Invitational Chatsfield Syrah 2022
CRUSHED VELVET • LAVENDER • BOYSENBERRY
From 40-year-old vines planted on a ridgetop of granitic sand and rocky ironstone clay loams, the vines gave tiny oval berries of dark purple colour and deep floral intensity. 100% whole cluster ferment gave intensely purple and blue fruited plushness with spice and a focused juicy, yet finely framed palate, speaking of a harsh year of extremes. This 2022 vintage syrah beguiles and seduces, unfurling and blossoming with some cellar age. 750ml
Appearance: deep translucent purple, magenta edges
Aroma: deep exotic purple flowers, deep lilac, dark rose, dark roasted spices, touch of mocha, xmas cake, dark forest floor, cedar bark, crushed velvet curtain
Palate: round powerful ripe purple forest berries, dark plums, blackberry and mulberry, juicy, bramble, black berry cane, dark salted chocolate, refined, detailed and powdery tannins, red and black currants, purple wildflowers, tightly coiled, delicate yet powerful