Ochota Barrels I Am The Owl Syrah Adelaide Hills 2013
White
Adelaide Hills, Australia
7.5
WineSaint
Whole cluster fermentation delivers remarkable aromatic complexity here. Dark berry mingles with violet pastille and smoky spice, while olive tapenade adds savory depth. The palate shows impressive polish, with silky tannins providing structure without heaviness. Juicy acidity drives the long finish. Drinks like quality northern Rhône despite its Adelaide Hills origins.
dark berryviolet pastillesmoky spiceolive tapenade
Label
Ochota Barrels
→Ochota Barrels is a small Adelaide Hills producer making low-intervention wines from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. The wines are precise, textural, and often unconventional in the best sense.