Gutsy and hugely complex Syrah, with rich, dark fruit flavours layered against notes of wood bark, spice and black tea. Savoury, meaty and earthy, with bold tannins and a breezy acidity bringing freshness to the finish. j Robert von Weidlich planted this parcel of syrah in 1999, on a low rise of Goldridge soil in Tccidental. The vineyard is now ofined and farmed by Eric Sussman, who began converting the property to biody- namics in 2012. This latest vintage is a jazz riff on syrah, its initial volatile notes infusing energy into the wine's cracked black pepper and tart cherry scents. Cool and tense, it unfurls with grace, suggesting the benewts to come with bottle age.


