-
96
/ 100
The Wine Advocate -
96
/ 100
Winepilot -
95
/ 100
Campbell Mattinson -
95
/ 100
Huon Hooke -
93
/ 100
Nick Stock
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Western Australia, Frankland River
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"The 2021 Syrah is a haunting, glowing crimson in the glass. I love the tannins here—they're so good that they compel me to look beyond the fruit and to the structure, which is a rare occurrence. There are notes of pink peppercorns and Sichuan peppercorn, and the fruit has purity, clarity and a supple flow through the mouth. The tension through the finish makes this wine a superb example of Australian Syrah. It is mineral and structured, devoid of heavy oak impact and layered with ductile tannins, supple fruit and spice. - Erin Larkin"
- The Wine Advocate
96 / 100
"No doubt the Rhone keeps a close eye on what goes on over here, especially in the Barossa and McLaren Vale. Now, they better start paying serious attention to these guys, although if they do, they might be more than a bit worried by what they see. Such a good range of wines here, and this isn’t even the pointy end stuff! Swinney might just be the most exciting winery to emerge in Australia over the last few years. This hails from specific sites in their Powderbark and Wilson’s Pool vineyards. The fruit is berry sorted and then to a mix of wooden and stainless steel fermenters by gravity. 22% whole bunches are included. Wild fermentation and then twelve days on skins before pressing direct to fine-grained large format French oak, of which 12% was new. 11 months maturation.Deep blood red and maroon in colour, we have notes of black fruits, chocolate, animal hides, earth, leather, spices, cloves and florals. A supple texture and there is immaculate balance at every turn. Fine satiny tannins. Bright acidity runs the full journey and helps to drive the palate. There is very good length. A decade or more ahead, though a cracker now. This, and other wines in this range, are really putting pressure on their big guns (the Farvie range). The score will surely go higher if you have patience. - Ken Gargett"
- Winepilot
95 / 100
"This is a brilliant release. The length of the finish and the extensive curl of tannin – matched to bright, pretty fruit, lots of bass and lots of treble – pushes it straight into elite territory. One sip and I was hooked. Blue, black and red berried fruit, a little red liquorice, lots of cloves and assorted spices. It’s exotic, it’s lively, it’s deep and it’s long. This is a river you want to step into. - Campbell Mattinson"
- Campbell Mattinson
95 / 100
"Deep red-purple with a meaty reductive note overlying spices and black cherry to blueberry aromas, the palate supple and smoothly fleshy, medium to full bodied and elegantly styled, very approachable now and with good potential for aging. This is a ripping shiraz, nearly as good as the 2020 Farvie."
- Huon Hooke
93 / 100
"Aromas of crushed red and black cherries, white pepper, paprika and suede. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly chewy tannins. Fresh but well spiced with fleshy red and black fruit at the center, black pepper and grilled rosemary notes. Transparent. Drink now. Screw cap."
- Nick Stock
Tasting Notes
Swinney Syrah 2021 is a deep, vibrant purple-red color, with a slightly opaque hue.
Aroma of Swinney Syrah 2021 is rich and complex, with notes of dark fruit such as blackberry and plum, as well as a hint of black pepper and spices.
Full-bodied with a velvety texture. The flavors are a balance of ripe dark fruit and spice, with notes of black cherry, cassis, and a touch of leather. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long, satisfying finish.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity