The nose is all black pastel
Variety: Shiraz (with small blending fractions possible depending on vintage)
The 2022 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier is made with fruit from the Hongell family vineyard
In a dry-grown vineyard on its own roots
cool-climate character
2021 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml Bell Hill The nose is all blackThe finest syrah in Australia, if not the New World. At least if the measuring stick is the Northern Rhone. The finest syrah in Australia, if not the New World. At least if the measuring stick is the Northern Rhone. A warm year, but with no dearth of freshness, nor aromatic fireworks. Think violets, salumi, blueberries, crushed clove, mace and Chinese five spice. The tannins, a beautiful weave from fore to aft. A little more astringent, perhaps, than