SAMI-ODI - Little Wine #7 Syrah NV
Only 6,527 bottles were filled.
Label:
‘LW7’ painted 2017.
The nose displays phenomenal depth of raspberry and blackberry fruits with lighter, poached-strawberry nuances, some gentle spices and distinctive tarry accents. The palate overflows with rich, supple, soft fruit bathed in blackberry and dark-plum flavours. The tannins are plush and succulent. The wine has a more forward-facing energy in 2017. It's so vibrant and assured. Mostly 2017 (43%) and 2016 (38%) with 2015 (15%) and 2012 (4%). Best from 2022.
96 Pts -
James Suckling
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McKinley’s motivation is to make wines that dont have acid additions, with a very steady eye on picking based on pH, ‘this is so much more important for me, and it’s based on a stylistic choice. pH for me is the most important part – it gives me a rough idea where I will end up,' says McKinley. The wines are picked earlier than most in the Barossa, generally in February, which sounds extraordinary, but it seems to work from this site. After that, there is a small sulphur addition, but everything else is done by foot (gentle pigeage) and gravity.
Super low production and extremely hard to acquire. Stunning labels and descriptive corks in unique shaped wine bottles. If you ever come across any of
SAMI-ODI wines make sure you buy them!
Vendor (Misc) / Vineyard (Wines): SAMI-ODI