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Artis Wines Syrah 2017
Grape Type Pronunciation: "sih-rah"
Primary flavours
Black Cherry
Dark Raspberry
Raspberry
Red Cherry
Bacon Fat
Black Pepper
Charcoal
Dark Chocolate
Jasmine
Olives
Details
This is Syrah with a nice little kick, fresh out of the Adelaide Hills. There are some lovely bright blueberry and plum fruits to start with, followed by trademark white pepper and olive tapenade with a touch of iodine. The palate has all that and more with a nice lick of oak and subtle tannin finish.

Andrew Miller grew up in a typical 1970s Australian household in which his parents drank flagons of port and cream sherry. Although this wasn’t the most auspicious starting point for someone’s burgeoning wine journey, all you need is a spark. Luckily Andrew chanced upon a magazine article about Champagne and as the saying goes, the rest is history. Andrew studied winemaking at the famed Roseworthy College and achieved a dream of working in Champagne before heading back to Australia to work for household names like Orlando and De Bortoli. In 2016 Andrew entered the fray of self-made winemakers by starting Artis Wines with just a couple of wines. With a great level of experience of working with premium South Australian fruit while working at Orlando (Jacob’s Creek), he has developed a range of wine from regions like the Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley. Thankfully Andrew’s wine journey has progressed from flagons and cream sherry and is making modern wines for a modern world.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Syrah
Wine Maker
Artis Wines
Alcohol
13.7%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
The plum, blueberry, and spice flavour profile in this stunning Syrah from Artis Wines is going to pair so well with some seriously tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes. This is a great match for dishes which showcase Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and basil. Tomato-based pasta dishes, vegetarian bolognese or lasagne, and margarita pizza are all obvious choices, and it’s going to be great with smoked seitan and tofu, and with dishes which put sweet potato, pumpkin, squash, and other autumnal veggies at centre stage.
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Food
Venison
Veal
Sirloin Steak
Rustic French Cuisine
Steak Tartare
Tastes
Earthy
Fruity
Unique
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Creative
Seasons
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Adelaide Hills, Australia
The Adelaide Hills wine region, located in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia is characterised by its high altitude, cool climate, and diverse soils, which all contribute to the unique terroir that produces elegant, complex, and expressive wines. The region's altitude ranges from 400 to 700 meters above sea level, creating a cooler climate than other wine regions in South Australia. The cool temperatures slow down the ripening process of the grapes, resulting in wines with high acidity, delicate aromatics, and elegant flavours. Top sub-regions are Lenswood, Piccadilly Valley, and Basket Range, each with unique microclimates and diverse soil types that produce singular wine styles, the highlights are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and a whole lot more!
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