Balladeer Syrah 2018

TASTING NOTES
"Spicy, stewed rhubarb nose heading towards savory with lovely violet hints. The fruit-driven style with more of the violet floral characters. Good balance of acid and tannins."

VINEYARD REGION
Rutherglen.

COLOR
Deep Red.

NOSE
Classic ripe plums.

PALATE
Flavors of ripe plums, cracked pepper, and savory spices combine with chocolate overtones. Well-integrated tannins produce a wine of great length.

FOOD MATCH
Balladeer Syrah is acceptable to drink on all occasions. When it's time to impress your family and friends, bring out our Syrah! It makes for a perfect Sunday lunch.

WINEMAKER COMMENTS
Matured for 12 months in French Oak Hogsheads.

Our extended growing season resulted in excellent flavor development in these grapes.
Traditional winemaking techniques of open ferments and hand plunge have created a wine of great flavor and texture.