Tasting Notes
"Darkest crimson core – almost black – with smudgy rim. Dark and savoury/rocky, with less immediate fruit sweetness than the K Sands and a suggestion of very dark chocolate. But still a balsamic/herbal note and a surprising hint of red fruits. Earthy umami flavours. Firmly tannic with deliciously dry, chewy texture. Exceptional balance, refinement and length. A convincing argument for old vines. GV 2027-2040" 18.5/20, Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com From two vineyards, one planted in 1951 (Dimchurch) and the other between 1888 and 1912 (Dallwitz), both from the Hoffman family property. Farmed organically and biodynamically but not certified. Semi-carbonic maceration (whole bunches in tank), fermented with ambient yeast. Aged 12–14 months in puncheons and barriques.
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Callum Powell has learnt from the best when it comes to Syrah. He practically grew up at the powerhouse that is Torbreck, the Barossa winery his father co-founded. He went on to make wine with his dad under the label Powell & Sons working with prime Barossa sites which gained him much international attention. But he cites the year at Jean-Louis Chave in the Northern Rhone, one of THE top producers of Hermitage and St Joseph as the most formative in honing and learning his craft. It's here that he began to understand the true provenance and terroir through the diversity of the 7 different lieux-dits that Chave farms.Influenced by Chave, Callum opted to name his wines after the towns from which the fruit is sourced. Please note! These are not Torbreck-styled over-oaked power houses - these are lithe, pure, and unadulterated wines without the heavy oak influence that the region is known for. There's a certain sinew to them and a nervy youth and chalkiness to the tannins. The feedback so far from just a few sommeliers has been out of this world and with some blinding recent reviews from the Wine Advocate, we're thrilled to have these wines available.