Description / Reviews
"The Syrah was gently hand harvested into small 15kg crates and mostly destemmed into small batch fermenters, with a small quantity of whole bunches placed in the bottom of each fermenter. The grapes were gently plunged by hand or feet, up to twice a day, for a long extraction over three to four weeks. This Syrah was pressed into new (40%) French oak barriques (228L) and puncheons (500L) and left in the barrel to mature for 18 months. A small dose of sulfur was added at blending, prior to bottling. No added yeast, no enzymes, no fining, no filtration.
The 2024 Iluma Syrah offers integrated aromatics and refined structure. Powerful blackberry, bramble and blueberry fruit, followed by savory characters of cedar, black tea and charcuterie. On the palate, this Syrah is savoury and energetic, with juicy plum, mixed wild forest berries and velvety tannins. The texture is sleek, with super fine tannins and balanced acidity. A cool climate Syrah that is full of detail. Compelling drinkability now and the potential to improve for many years to come." - Ngeringa, Winemaker
"A certified biodynamic vineyard planted to micaceous schist and ironstone over clay soils. Gentle, slow extraction over a period of three weeks before being pressed to French oak barrique (40% new). This is equal parts savoury and fruit-led, with ribbons of mulberry, beetroot powder, plum, but with a graphite skein, herbal and gently medicinal flavours, too. Dutch licorice, olive tapenade and a fine dusting of white pepper ruminate throughout. Pretty, with texturally pleasing tannins akin to pumice that resolve through the long and illuminative finish." - 94 Points, Katrina Butler, Halliday Wine Companion
