Battely Syrah, Beechworth, Australia

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Russell Bourne is owner/winemaker of Battely, located in Beechworth, a 4 hour drive north of Melbourne. His winemaking role-model is the northern Rhone Valley, hence the use of Syrah rather than Shiraz.The 2005 Syrah (which contains 4% Viognier) is dark ruby/purple-colored with a terrific bouquet of mineral, violets, lavender, bacon, and blueberry, very reminiscent of Cote-Rotie. This is followed by a full-bodied, layered wine, with excellent concentration and a firm structure. The flavors are already offering complexity and the finish is long and pure. Give it 4-6 years to fully express itself and drink it through 2025.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard. CA; www.battelywines.com.au

Rich, round and deftly balanced for a big red, this is distinctive for its black olive, black pepper and dark berry flavors, lingering against a light grip of tannins and hinting at dried tomato as the finish rolls on. Best from 2011 through 2016. 200 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Victoria / Beechworth Select to Add