Sutton Grange Fairbank Syrah 2021

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Jeni Port - Halliday Wine Companion

Looks dark and intense, but it's a very different story when you actually taste. Medium bodied, expressive and sleek, this youngster fits the Fairbank style. Black cherry, blueberry, plum, cocoa, spice, Dutch licorice. Perky and fresh, the subtle layer of dried herbs helps. The result is a fleshy palate encased in even-handed tannins. It's age-worthy, too, if you wish.

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Angus Hughson - Vinous

The 2021 Syrah Fairbank is understated yet intriguing, with a compact core of black olive and dusty gravel set against a backdrop of blackberry. It is expressive, savory and open knit, yet wound up with a subtle tension that will keep this wine fighting fit over the next five years.