Keermont, Topside Syrah other_regions_australia Subtle hints of wood toast

Subtle hints of wood toast are present on the cool and overtly floral-inflected aromas of red berries

One's milage can vary significantly when aging Yvon Métras' wines

Five years on the lees and a relatively low dosage of 5 g/l

this is a bit too much for my taste

This very firmly structured effort is a definite ‘wow’ wine that should amply reward long-term cellaring

Keermont, Topside Syrah other_regions_australia Subtle hints of wood toast(from a single vineyard on soil rich in sandstone), Bright dark red. Scented aromas of raspberry, lavender, tree bark, pepper and spices; I would have guessed that this contained some Mourvdre. At once brambly and a bit high toned in the mouth, offering a very suave grain and lovely inner mouth floral peppery lift to its raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors. Finishes with smooth tannins and piquant floral and spice notes. Stephen Tanzer