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James Halliday –
About This Wine
The Graillot Syrah tends to come from the top of the block while the Syrah No. 2 comes from further down the slope. Ultimately however the wines are made via a barrel selection with the aim being to select the most refined, perfumed and elegant barrels for the Graillot label.
Handpicked, a combination of whole bunch and destemmed fruit was transferred to open top fermenters of various sizes (from 1 tonne 'flower pots' to 4 tonne fermenters). It was then pressed off to large format, older wood for ageing for 13 months. No new oak was used in the élevage. 2017's Syrah No. 2 contains approximately 50% whole bunch component, although the aim is certainly not to have any 'stems' character. Instead the winemaker hopes to utilise the finesse, structure and perfume that whole bunches can bring. Another exciting development is the inclusion of some parcels of Syrah that were fermented in a pure carbonic maceration style. No sulphur was added pre-ferment, no temperature control, and the wines were bottled without fining or filtration.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Shiraz |
Country | Australia |
Region | Heathcote |
Brand | Graillot |
Vintage | 2018 |