2020 Syrahmi Introspect Shiraz

“Adam Foster worked as a chef in Vic and London before moving to the front of house and becoming increasingly interested in wine. He then worked as a cellar hand with a who’s who from Australia and France, including Torbreck, Chapoutier, Mitchelton, Domaine Ogier, Heathcote Winery, Jasper Hill and Domaine Pierre Gaillard. He became convinced that the Cambrian soils of Heathcote could produce the best possible Shiraz, and since 2004 has purchased grapes from the region, using the full bag of open ferment techniques with 30% whole bunches, extended cold soak, wild yeast and mlf and hand plunging, then 13 months in French oak.” – James Halliday

 “Certified Organic. 90% whole bunches, ages in 2800: founders. The whole-bunch percentage is obviously hight, but the fruit has taken it up beautifully; there’s nothing hard, green  or jangly here. This is awash with sweet, juicy, red-berried fruit, the complements coming in the form of roasted nut, smoked wood and game characters. In short, it puts on quite a show.” 94 Points – Campbell Mattinson.