Tasted as an assembled barrel blend shortly before it was due to be bottled, the 2017 Syrah Hilltops Estate has a deep ruby-purple color and youthfully coiled nose, very slowly opening out to graphite, grilled meats, warm black and red currants, pink peppercorn, cocoa powder, dusty earth, licorice and violet. Medium to full-bodied, it has youthfully firm, chewy tannins and juicy freshness, finishing long and dense. 450 cases are expected to be made.