2012 Clonakilla Syrah
Community Tasting Note
Dr S Likes this wine:
93 Points
Friday, February 8, 2019 - From a ‘mild’ vintage (a ‘warm-cool’ year), this boasts a highly expressive, northern Rhone nose. Hi-toned with plums, raspberry and a melange of petals, spice, dried herb and baking bones. A touch smokey too (although unlike the SV no whole bunches used). While definitely cool climate, the nose is ultra complex, quite alluring as you try to pin the swirling aromas. Florals emerge with air.
Plum and red fruits - strawberry perhaps - follow on the elegant mid weight palate, still fresh with racey acidity, great food wine, good length although the fruit tapers a little. Will continue to evolve but delicious now, very fine tannin and texture. A triumph given the vintage conditions.
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