Spinifex Syrah region_king-valley

Spinifex Syrah region_king-valleyProducer Peter Schell, a trained and experienced oenologist, and Magali Gely, who grew up on a vineyard in a wine making family with their combined background, believe that the vineyard and the health of the land you farm is of the utmost importance. They have been integral players in the 'new Barossa' movement, coming to the region to establish Spinifex in 2001; they looked for cooler sights and chose to pick their fruit earlier than most of the

A return to more stable weather patterns during January and February contributed to a perfect extended dry and mild ripening season for flavour

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cherries and raspberry compote on the nose with an underlying layer of mineral

black olive flavours

balanced expressions of their grapes and soil

This wine is detailed

all managed under strict culture raisonnee guidelines and cropped at well below the regional limits--the youngest vines that make the grade are 60 years old

and cucumber and green melon

and Mediterranean climate are all key ingredients in making McLaren Vale wine so special

and lovely grippy tannins

white stone fruit and Meyer lemon with an overall chalkiness and saltbush tang leaving you wanting more

forest berries