Syrah is the red icon of the uber-cool Great Southern with
different interpretations within the five sub-regions of Mount Barker, Porongurup, Frankland River, Albany and Denmark.
Redemption Syrah is sourced from Mount Barker and Frankland River.

The Shiraz from Mount Barker is located west of the township with
gravelly low vigour soils on a ridge top with east-west rows. This vineyard has been the cornerstone of Redemption Syrah since 2012. The Frankland components are from the ridgetop of an old vineyard west of the township with a great northern aspect and well drained
gravels.

Both batches were fermented in open top fermenters with wild yeast, hand plunged caps and some whole bunches. After 10-14 days on skins each component was pressed separately, then racked to puncheons for malolactic fermentation. After maturation for 12 months the 2
parcels were blended for bottling.

The 2021 Redemption Syrah has a small but significant 4% Mourvedre which has added textural grunt and a savoury tannin depth.
The 2021 vintage was cool and punctuated with rain each month. However the mature vines in Mount Barker and Frankland matured Syrah with great aromatics and cool succulent weight. Red fruit (raspberry,
cherry, satsuma) and blue fruit (blueberry) are complexed with
earthy, cocoa and oyster shell savoury notes. There is also a hint
of violets. The palate is warm and layered with bright fruit
balanced by subtle oak and fine long creamy tannins.

Try with rare venison or kangaroo, or Yarri’s famous emu tartare.