Syrah, Martinborough, 2008

Weighing in at only 12.5% abv, this is a dense, dark red with touches of violet, somewhat darker and less bright than the pinot noir. The nose parades ripe brambly fruit, spice, lifted floral notes, but also ripe touches of treacle and prune. On the palate, juicy loganberry and raspberries, lots of red fruit, touches of spice, pepper and sap, held in check by highly polished tannins. Extremely expressive and very good indeed.