Syrahmi Mourvèdre 2021

The name Syrahmi is a made up from “Syrah” the French word for Shiraz and “Ami” meaning friend. The idea being a “friendly Shiraz” or “A friend of Shiraz”. Syrahmi began in 2004 when Adam Foster gave up his day job as a Chef to pursue his dream of becoming a wine maker. He purchased his first tonne and a half of grapes from Heathcote winery and the dream was born.

Mourvèdre from the famed Kennedy’s vineyard. The grape variety has a reputation to be big and rich with severe tannins. However, I make this wine very delicately with no pumping or plunging in an effort not to over extract. The whole bunch also softens the tannins, which results in a more savoury delicate style of Mourvèdre, which allows it to be paired well with cured meats, pates, and terrines. It also pairs well with slow cooked meats or long slow braises, think veal ragu with rosemary and thyme. It still has a wild edge to it.