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Ngeringa Syrah 'JE' 2016
Grape Type Pronunciation: "sih-rah"
Primary flavours
Blueberry
Dark Fruit
Plum
Black Pepper
Earthy
Herbs
Liquorice
Olives
Smoky
Details
A serious wine, but still manages to jam-pack flavour and texture into a delicious glass of Syrah. There's all sorts of complex aromas here, from black olive, to charcoal, to black cherry. It's verging on powerful, but has a restrained side. Very precise and very easy to drink.

Winemaker, Erinn Klein and co-founder, Janet Klein took over their very own patch of the world-renowned Jurlique herb farm and started putting into practice all they had learnt while studying all things wine at Adelaide University. The pair met there in 2000 while Erinn was studying oenology and Janet was studying viticulture and winemaking. Let's just say, it was a match made in winemaking heaven because fifteen years later they are pioneers in small batch biodynamic winemaking. Their biodynamic winemaking focusses on four key principles: (1) working with the cycles and rhythms of nature; (2) no synthetic chemicals (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fertiliser); (3) working towards a self-sustaining, closed-unit farming systems; and (4) handmade biodynamic preparations as originally developed by the founder of the biodynamic process, Rudolf Steiner. And on top of this Erinn and Janet are committed to the restoration and regeneration of the land's original flora and fauna. So far they have planted (or perhaps more accurate, replanted) thousands of native seedlings across their property! A serious wine, but still manages to jam-pack flavour and texture into a delicious glass of Syrah. There's all sorts of complex aromas here, from black olive, to charcoal, to black cherry. It's verging on powerful, but has a restrained side. Very precise and very easy to drink.
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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 medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Syrah
Wine Maker
Ngeringa
Alcohol
13.8%
Vintage
2016
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Organic
State
SA
Pairing guide
As soon as we tasted this bottle of Syrah from Ngeringa, we just knew we wanted to pair it with the kinds of classic, timeless French bistro dishes every foodie gets hot under the collar about. Confit duck (in fact, duck in general), cassoulet, rustic sausages served in rich onion gravies, cheese and bacon tarts, slow roasted pork belly, beouef bourgignon… you know the score. If you want to serve it on a red and white gingham tablecloth, and feel the need to get a candleabra out of the cupboard, you’re on the right track with this particular wine!
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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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