Syrahmi Demi by Syrahmi Shiraz 2023 (Heathcote)

13th release. The 2023 Demi by Syrahmi is a blend of three vineyards from the Heathcote region. Kennedy’s, Carl Brown, & Humis all make up the blend with a typical high percentage of whole bunch (+70%). Wild yeast fermentation and malolactic fermentation. Open fermenter, foot & hand plunging with minimal pump overs. Matured in new and seasoned French oak for 12 months and a further 2 months in stainless steel before bottling.

A very cold winter in Heathcote led into a mild and very wet spring. Mild conditions continued throughout the summer and the harvest didn’t commence until March, roughly four weeks later than average. This allowed the fruit to hang for longer and gain more concentration of fruit but without alcohol ripeness. The yields were down a little, but the quality was still high resulting in lovely savoury flavours.