Clarendon Hills Piggot Range Syrah 2001 750ml

Region: McLaren Vale

Varietal: 100% Syrah .

Winemaking: Low yielding, dry grown, pre-­phylloxera vines planted in 1965 are grown in rock atop with 2 inches of top soil. Hand picking took place over several passes to ensure optimal ripeness of the fruit. Partial whole berry and whole bunch, wild yeast fermentation. Open vat primary with varied maceration periods. All pressings returned to the barrel.

Maturation: 18 months. 100% brand new, tight‑grained French oak. Barrels are finally hand selected by winemaking team. Bottled onsite without fining or filtration.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Score: 96   Robert Parker.