Ochota Barrels Where's the Pope Syrah 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ochota Barrels
Label Name:
 
Where's the Pope Syrah
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Onkaparinga Hills)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.2%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 pts (2022)

Tasting Note
Perfumed Syrah: cracked black pepper, plum, brambleberry, violet and savory herbs. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, fine tannins and a mineral, peppery finish—savoury, floral and fruit-driven.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, barbecued pork, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, Sichuan-style dishes, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Certified-organic, mostly whole-bunch native fermentation (≈60–80% whole clusters; ~20% carbonic), pressed to seasoned French oak, aged ~4–5 months. Minimal SO2; unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Ochota Barrels, founded by Taras & Amber Ochota (2000), crafts natural/organic wines from McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills. Grapes from Onkaparinga Hills vineyard (planted 1996).