2024 Three Lions Syrah Pinot Noir

Appearance: Ruby red.

Aroma: Vibrant plum, red fruits and a hint of violet on the nose.

Palate: Juicy mouth feel with ample vibrant primary fruit consisting of plum and raspberry. Low tannins from soft extraction leads to a plush and velvet mouthfeel.

Machine harvested, destemmed, closed fermentation, with two gentle extractions per day (cap minimally worked), pressed at dryness, matured for 7 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks with French oak staves and older French oak barrels, prior to blending, light fining, and bottling.

- Mike Garland, Chief Winemaker

Vintage (four weeks earlier than normal) was brought about by warmer than usual temperatures in late September and October that accelerated budburst, early season growth to flowering and condensed the growing season. Warm and dry daytime conditions during February and March then ensured rapid sugar and flavour accumulation in the lead up to the early harvest.

Vintage: 2024

Varietal(s): Syrah (%), Pinot Noir (%)

Vineyard: Mount Barker.

Technical Analysis: Alcohol 14.0% | pH 3.67 | TA 5.65 g/L

Food pairing: Enjoy chilled with a summer picnic antipasto.

Enjoy now or within 5-7 years of bottling.