The Story Wines Grampians Syrah 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Story Wines
Label Name:
 
Grampians Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Grampians, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (Shiraz)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday (Wine Companion) 97 pts; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 pts; James Suckling 93 pts. Listed in Halliday Top Reds; 13

Tasting Note
Perfumed violets and blueberries with blood‑orange peel, dark chocolate and red plums; supple mid‑palate, fine ripe tannins, peppery spice and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted lamb, beef (steak, roast), beef bourguignon, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef, miso‑glazed eggplant, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Wild/ambient yeast ferments, partial whole‑bunch inclusion, several weeks on skins, matured in French puncheons/barriques; minimal intervention, bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Boutique Melbourne producer Rory Lane (The Story Wines), sourcing old‑vine fruit from Grampians vineyards (Westgate, Moyston Hills); established 2004, hands‑off winemaking focus.