Dry River Amaranth' Lovat Syrah 2013 almaviva With each variety separately crushed

With each variety separately crushed fermented and matured the Stray Mongrel displays the level of aromatic and flavour complexity you would expect from a blend of such diverse varietals

he began recuperating his mother’s vineyards and converting them to full biodynamic practices

The finish has that wonderful dry quality that is a hallmark of outstanding chardonnay

The juice is then racked off its heavy lees to 500-litre French barrels for wild yeast fermentation

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Dry River Amaranth' Lovat Syrah 2013 almaviva With each variety separately crushedBlood red with a vibrant purple hue that suggest brooding intensity and tightly bound flavours. Aromatically this Syrah is cool climate with its perfume of violets, black pepper and cinnamon spice. Adding to these flavours is a strong mineral streak, best described as summer rain on a gravel road, which we see as a mark of interest and complexity. Plusher notes of milk chocolate give the wine a degree of openness and comfort. The palate is mid weight