Allinda Limited Release Yarra Valley Syrah 2016

Allinda is a tiny Yarra Valley estate, and you won't find their wines in too many places, because the quantities are so small. But when you do find them, make sure you stock up, because they are really wonderful. This sumptuous Syrah really impresses with medium to full bodied intense ripe flavour and natural acidity. Ripeness of fruit in the warmish 2016 February has lifted the flavour profile into the mulberry and plum zone so expect less white pepper than other Yarra Valley Syrahs. Allinda has kept it simple with healthy soils, healthy vines, some of the better old school practices, a dash of modern technique and a whole lotta good old winemaking sense. High-quality boutique wine with stacks of Gold wins! "It’s sweetly fruited and elegantly lifted, showing Black Doris plum, spiced cherry, floral, olive and toasted almond characters on the nose, leading to a beautifully weighted palate that’s supple and delightfully flowing. The wine offers gorgeous fruit purity as well as stylish complexity, finishing long and pleasingly dry... 93pts" (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit).