Gruyere, Yarra Valley

Syrah

13%

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The Yarra Valley Syrah is sourced from the same Gruyere vineyard in Wurundjeri Country, sitting on shallow sandy loam soil.

Grapes are picked later for peak ripeness while preserving their innate acidity. In the cellar, a restrained, minimalist approach is embraced, employing semi-carbonic maceration and partial stem inclusion to impart a nuanced spice. Fermentation is spontaneous, followed by secondary fermentation in neutral barrels. Bottled without fining or filtration, this wine epitomizes the variety's essence, with aromas of violet flowers seamlessly transitioning into notes of dark plum, blackberry, cracked pepper, and juniper. Savory tannins, imbued with an alpine character from whole bunches, add layers of complexity and depth. This is a refined expression of Syrah from a signature cool-climate region.

Dishes we cherish to accompany this wine: braised pork belly (角煮), black pepper sauce sautéed beef tenderloin (黑椒牛肉粒).

- Rongo Wines