Georgia Dale Barrel Selection Syrah

2022 | Heathcote | Syrah

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Elegant cool climate Syrah from the Heathcote wine region of Victoria. Aged in 100% new Hungarian oak for 12 months (...

Description

Elegant cool climate Syrah from the Heathcote wine region of Victoria.

Aged in 100% new Hungarian oak for 12 months (which delivers a point of difference that is half way between French and American oak). Impressive, well structured and beautiful. 

Last vintage scored 94 points in Hallidays Wine Companion and completely sold out. Will age gracefully in the cellar  |  5+ years 

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Image of a wine bottle with a label that reads XI.XI Georgia Dale SYRAH, BARREL SELECTION, 2022. The bottle has a sleek design with a black body and a white screw cap. The label is divided into an upper white section and a lower navy-blue section, with elegant gold and black typography. The word 'SYRAH' is prominently displayed in bold black letters on the gold stripe that separates the two label sections

"I first experimented with Hungarian oak for my Syrah in 2020 and have been using it ever since. This type of oak imparts a subtle, elegant presence that beautifully complements the wine"

- Georgie Dale

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Winemaker's Notes

Fruit was sourced from
Vineyard: Kennedy Vineyard
Latitude: -36°37'11.0"S | Longitude: 144°45'38.3"E
Altitude: 155m
Heathcote | Victoria | Australia

The Kennedy Vineyard is located on prime land along the east facing slope of the Mount Camel Range on Heathcote’s famed Cambrian soil. Ten hectares of Shiraz vines were planted in the Kennedy Vineyard in 2002 and another 10 hectares in 2003.

I first experimented with Hungarian oak for my Syrah in 2020 and have been using it ever since. This type of oak imparts a subtle, elegant presence that beautifully complements the wine.

Cellaring Recommendations

Drinking well now but will develop beautifully | 5+ years

Technical Info

Maturation: 12 months in new Hungarian Oak
Closure: Screwcap
Contains Sulphates
13.5% Alcohol | 8.0 Standard Drinks
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Wine Region

Heathcote

Georgia Dale Barrel Selection Syrah

2022 | Heathcote

Georgia Dale

Meet the maker: Georgia Dale

Georgia began her winemaking journey in the Yarra Valley at Domaine Chandon, working in the production of wine. It was there over 3 years that Georgia truly discovered a passion for Blanc de Blancs and sparkling.

Furthering her education, she then focused on still wine at Helens Hill and was chosen to participate in the young winemaking program at No.7.

Sourcing in Heathcote, Shiraz grapes. I made my first commercial Southern Rhone style Syrah. Doors then opened, guiding Georgia down an exciting path in sparkling wine, firstly Schramsberg vineyards in the Napa Valley, California, famous for their prestigious Blanc de Blancs, the President's wine, served at the White House since Richard Nixon 1972.

Georgia then returned to Australia to work with the great Kate Laurie at Deviation Rd in the Adelaide Hills, one of Australia’s best sparkling producers. Working alongside Kate in every facet of the production of her wine took Georgia's winemaking skills to another level.

These days, you'll find Georgia back in the Yarra Valley where she was offered a small vineyard, 30 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in need of love.

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