Sutton Grange Estate Syrah 2018 constantia and more modern clonal material

and more modern clonal material 95 and 548

combined with the natural morning mists that come off the Layon leads to a natural onset of botrytis

savoury spices and a whiff of bramble and five spice

as it still doesn’t feel like it’s giving up all it’s goodies yet (hence the plus sign)

Sutton Grange Estate Syrah 2018 constantia and more modern clonal materialHand picked in small batches from the best sections of the vineyard, fermented separately, building a wine with 15% whole bunch, 85% whole berry. Open fermented, with an average of 9 days on skins, matured for 18 months in French oak (25% new). It's medium bodied, but offers a multiplicity of flavours, texture and structure; the fruit ripened a point, filling the mouth and very long palate. Rating: 97 Points Source: James Halliday, Halliday Wine