Syrah //​ Sigurd

Morello cherry and cedar with savoury, wild thyme notes. Bright crunchy acid on the palate with the morello cherry coming through and extending the length of the finish.

Winemaker

Dan Graham

Farming

Sustainable & practising organic.

Region

Barossa Valley

Vineyard

Grenache, Syrah, Primitivo and Mourvèdre from the Barossa (Mourvèdre out of Koonunga), Syrah from around Williamstown, which Dan manages organically. Grenache from Tanunda and Rowland Flat, and Primitivo out of the northern Barossa area of Ebenezer.

Grapes

Grenache (73%)
Syrah (13%)
Primitivo (7%)
​Mourvèdre (7%)

Winemaking

All varieties were fermented separately in 1000-litre vats with around 10-14 day ferment and around 15% whole bunch. Pressed to 500-litre and 300-litre used French oak barrels for about 13 months.