There have been times around Christmas time, since I returned to Australia, when I have pined or perhaps fantasised, about a ‘White Christmas’. But then Christmas Day arrives, and I begin the day, as I have for many years now, with a sparkling red; so uniquely Australian, and so magical. Immediately, both the pining and the fantasy disappear.
One of the interesting tasting experiences I offer visitors, when they come to our cellar door, is tasting both the still and the bubbles side-by-side – when it is the same vintage, side-by-side, the experience is quite exhilarating.
Same wine, same vintage – one with bubbles, one without. A really unique tasting experience.
So, our offer is one bottle of each (Christmas day lunch?):
“Granitic DNA defines this mid-weighted syrah. Of a mineral grind, flirtatious and energetic of ambition and crunch, this is iodine cloaked in dried seaweed and umami; blueberry, tapenade, charcuterie and sour cherry sass. Of an impeccably detailed weave of transparent acidity and moreish tannins-firm without grate-this flows long and juicy. Among the country’s exemplary cool climate syrah, this is revelry and sophistication all at once.“
Ned Goodwin
“Zero dosage sparkling syrah. Meaty, rich and round sparkling red with tight bubbles. Very good, moreish line of saline acidity underlying. Character filled. So complex. So good.”
Mike Bennie in Wine Front
“This could one day be regarded as the finest sparkling red ever produced in Australia (2005 Vintage).”
Campbell Mattinson
It occurred to me that our mailing list (who can’t get to our cellar door) may be interested – it is Christmas.
| Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Syrah Christmas Pack | $200.00 |  |
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