2015 Chalk Hill Clarendon Syrah

Matured for 15 months in French puncheons. Impenetrable black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated ripe dark plum and liquorice aromas are followed by blackberry, vanillin cedar, fennel and spice. Juicy with a feeling of freshness, rich flavours of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry grace the palate with a degree of elegance. Elements of vanillin cedar, fennel and spicy pepper flow on. Fine grained yet sturdy tannins combine with fresh acidity to provide plenty of structure. Good length with a long spicy dark plum, liquorice, blackberry, vanillin cedar and pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…
A new edition to the Chalk Hill stable with the back label giving credit to winemaker Renae Hirsch and the vineyard, Hickinbotham Block 126, fruit off rows 8 to 16, 275 dozen made. This is classy stuff. The dark fruit is succulent, there's the right amount of spice and flavour. It's savoury, full-bodied with velvety tannins. The wine spends 15 months in French oak puncheons, superbly integrated and adds another layer to this already complex, compelling wine. Drink by 2035.
96 points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion