Battely Syrah, Beechworth, Australia

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Possessing a medium-deep garnet color, the 2008 Syrah is co-fermented with a little Viognier. The aromas are pleasantly funky, presumably developing from natural yeast ferment, leading to earthy, gamey aromas layered over warm black fruits, soy and a whiff of Chinese dried plum. On the palate this is a big, rich, concentrated style with medium acidity and a medium level of soft, well managed tannins. The finish is long and a little hot. Drinking now, it should keep to 2017. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 782-9095

The 2006 Syrah contains 4% Viognier, was sourced from a vineyard yielding a meager one ton of fruit per acre, and was aged for 18 months in French barriques, 25% new. It exhibits a complex aromatic array of mineral, violets, smoked meat, game, and blueberry reminiscent of a high-level Cote-Rotie. This leads to a dense, structured, flavorful, savory wine with several years of aging potential and a pure finish. Drink it from 2011 to 2021.Russell Bourne, Battely’s owner/winemaker, uses the northern Rhone Valley as his role-model, hence the use of the name Syrah rather than Shiraz.Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 278-9095; 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

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