Eastern Peake Walsh Block Syrah 2020

Grown by Long term friends Frank & Kerry Walsh, directly over the road on the same soil type as Eastern Peake weathered basalt on grey loam. First established with pinot noir in 1995 then a second 1 acre planting in 2003 of the famed Syrah (Clone PT23). 2020 was a very tough season for most, the Syrah is tucked away behind the pinot noir which delivered a beautiful crop, low pressure growing season, Cropping levels were great due to the later flowering, a really good fruit set. Harvested 2/04/2020, destemmed over 30% whole bunches, Fermented naturally in a wax lined open concrete vat 3000L, basket pressed 17/04/2020, 12 months élevage in 500L & 228L casks, no fining or filtering, bottled 30/08/2021

A small amount of sulphur post malo & pre bottling.

Rated : 94 Points

Mike Bennie, The Wine Front