2015 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah

Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Lifted liquorice and black cherry aromas are overlaid by toasty cedar and blackpepper with some meatiness and scorched earth notes also present. Medium bodied, generous black cherry and liquorice flavours infused with scorched earth, smoky cedar, black olive and blackpepper. Dryish finish with sturdy, slightly grippy tannins. Concludes with a medium length aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.8%

Other Reviews….
A small quantity (3%) of malbec and a 'splash' of viognier in the blend; cool whole berry fermentation, seasoned French oak for 1 year on fine lees. A bright and fruit-driven expression of Margaret River shiraz, often seen to be rather earthy and gamey. Raspberry, blueberry, and fleshy, dark red cherry provide the platform of the aromas and flavours, with floral perfume, a touch of pepper and woody spice playing around the edges of the bouquet and palate. It's fresh and buoyant, but with enough depth and tannin grip to be taken seriously. Drink by 2025.
93 points
Steven Creber – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion