Longview 'Macclesfield' Syrah 2021 bollini Although 2017 was a cooler

Although 2017 was a cooler vintage

Barco Real (pronounced bar-coe ray-arl) was created in 1994 to offer a more approachable drinking experience than the Estate's more structured reds

The name pays tribute to the Celtic ancestry of the region (Brandan was a Celtic warlord who originally settled the area)

Medium to full yellow colour with a toasty

Longview 'Macclesfield' Syrah 2021 bollini Although 2017 was a coolerThere is a floral element to most wine from Longview Vineyard, but the perfume of this Syrahs aromatics is almost overwhelming. Jonquils, jasmine and carnation florals waft from the glass with secondary notes of blue fruits, white pepper spice and aniseed drifting up to declare this a true, coolclimate Syrah. The palate is layered, languid, long and yet finishes with a crunch of taut berry fruit interlaced with natural acidity and focus.