{"product_id":"altera-terra-syrah-2024","title":"2024 Altera Terra Syrah – Murrumbateman, ACT – 97 Halliday | 96 James Suckling | 95 The R Review","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 97 POINTS HALLIDAY | 96 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING | 95 POINTS THE R REVIEW – A SERIOUS CONTENDER FOR AUSTRALIAN RED WINE OF THE YEAR!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The R Review\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Altera Terra Syrah – Murrumbateman, Canberra District, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $50 per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am going to make a very big statement. The 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is a serious contender for Australian Red Wine of the Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when you consider that this extraordinary wine sells for just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$50 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it becomes an even more remarkable proposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have been championing Doug Neal's Altera Terra wines because we genuinely believe they are among the most exciting expressions of Australian Shiraz being produced today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were telling our customers about the quality of these wines before the extraordinary critical recognition started arriving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd now look at what has happened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 points from Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points from James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points from The R Review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree exceptional ratings for a wine that costs only $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the most exciting thing about the 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is not simply the scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a massive, heavily extracted, oak-dominated Australian Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite the opposite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an extraordinarily refined, beautifully perfumed, deeply complex cool-climate Syrah that draws inspiration from the greatest wines of France's Northern Rhône Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink dark cherries, wild raspberries, violets, black pepper, exotic spice and beautifully integrated savoury characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate combines remarkable fruit intensity with freshness, fine tannins and an almost effortless sense of elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is power here, but it is controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is concentration, but never heaviness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd there is complexity that makes you want to return to the glass again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is what truly great Australian Syrah should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the man behind it has one of the most fascinating backgrounds in Australian wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal – Nearly Four Decades Working Alongside the Legendary Rick Kinzbrunner at Giaconda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are serious about Australian wine, the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiaconda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e needs no introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded by Rick Kinzbrunner in Beechworth, Giaconda has become one of Australia's most revered wine estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts Chardonnay, in particular, is regarded among the country's greatest wines, with an international reputation for extraordinary quality, complexity and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what many wine enthusiasts may not realise is that Doug Neal has been closely connected to Giaconda since \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is almost four decades of experience and involvement with one of Australia's most celebrated winemaking operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug's journey into wine began while he was working as a schoolteacher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis passion for great wine led him to work part-time at Armadale Cellars in Melbourne, where he began selling some of the earliest releases from Rick Kinzbrunner's Giaconda estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRick subsequently invited Doug to Beechworth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat began as an opportunity to learn about winemaking developed into an extraordinary professional relationship and enduring friendship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug continued learning alongside Rick and became involved in their business importing some of the finest French oak barrels into Australia and New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following decades, this work brought him into close contact with winemakers across Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley and other celebrated wine regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gave him an extraordinary understanding of how great vineyards, sensitive winemaking and carefully selected oak can combine to produce wines of exceptional quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that knowledge is evident in every bottle of Altera Terra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are not simply buying a $50 Australian Shiraz. You are buying a wine made by someone who has spent almost four decades immersed in the world of extraordinary wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Giaconda Connection \u0026amp; the Extraordinary French Oak of Sirugue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of Doug Neal's winemaking career is his connection to the great French oak cooperage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSirugue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug and Rick Kinzbrunner have worked together in importing French oak barrels for Australian and New Zealand winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not simply a matter of buying expensive barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe selection of oak is one of the most important and often misunderstood elements of fine winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent forests, grain structures, seasoning regimes and barrel-making techniques can profoundly influence the texture, aromatic complexity and structure of a wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a winemaker such as Doug Neal, the objective is never to overwhelm the fruit with obvious oak flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is to use oak as a subtle structural component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finest barrels can contribute texture, complexity and harmony without dominating the vineyard's natural expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug's decades of experience with Sirugue and other French oak traditions have given him a remarkable understanding of this relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis philosophy is beautifully simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak should support the wine, not become the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is one of the reasons Altera Terra Syrah is so captivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit, spice, perfume and mineral character of Murrumbateman remain the stars of the show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking is there to bring everything together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a level of understanding that comes from decades of experience, not simply a few successful vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurrumbateman – One of Australia's Great Regions for Cool-Climate Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurrumbateman, situated in the Canberra District wine region of New South Wales, is one of Australia's most fascinating areas for cool-climate Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe region's elevated vineyards, continental climate and rocky soils create a distinctive environment for the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm days provide the sunlight required for ripening, while cool nights help preserve natural acidity and aromatic freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result can be wines of remarkable perfume, spice and structural definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurrumbateman Shiraz is particularly celebrated for its peppery character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack pepper, violets, dark cherries, red berries and savoury herbs are among the qualities that distinguish the finest examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very different expression of Shiraz from the rich, powerful wines associated with warmer Australian regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it is precisely this difference that fascinates Doug Neal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has spent years searching for exceptional vineyards capable of producing Shiraz with elegance, aromatic complexity and genuine individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Altera Terra, he places particular importance on rocky soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Murrumbateman vineyard he works with is associated with granite, altitude and multiple Shiraz clones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are exactly the characteristics Doug believes can contribute to the most compelling expressions of the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is a wonderful demonstration of just how extraordinary Australian cool-climate Shiraz can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Granite \u0026amp; Rocky Soils Matter So Much to Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal has a particular fascination with rocky vineyard sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor him, the relationship between soil, vine growth and the structure of the finished wine is fundamental.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis Altera Terra project explores Shiraz from different Australian regions, including Murrumbateman, the Pyrenees and McLaren Vale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese vineyards feature a fascinating diversity of rocky soils, including granite, schist, sandstone and quartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug believes these sites can produce wines with greater tension, aromatic complexity and structural definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Murrumbateman, the granite-influenced vineyard provides a particularly compelling foundation for Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rocky environment, combined with the region's cool growing conditions, can encourage a beautifully balanced expression of the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is not simply concentrated fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd an extraordinary sense of refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Shiraz grown for elegance, complexity and personality rather than sheer power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Cherry, Violets, Black Pepper \u0026amp; Extraordinary Savoury Complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe style of Altera Terra's Murrumbateman Syrah is absolutely captivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink beautifully fragrant dark cherries, wild raspberries, blackberries and red plum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes the spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack pepper, star anise, cinnamon, liquorice and an intriguing suggestion of exotic peppercorns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a wonderful floral character, with violets and delicate dried herbs adding lift and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd underneath the fruit lies a fascinating savoury dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHints of charcuterie, cured meat, earthy spice and subtle mineral notes create a wine that rewards serious attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied, beautifully textured and wonderfully refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is expressive without becoming heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins are fine and beautifully integrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe acidity provides freshness and energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the oak remains a supporting character, never dominating the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is persistent, savoury and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of Syrah that combines the aromatic fascination of great Northern Rhône wines with the generosity and purity of exceptional Australian fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a wine to savour, not simply drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 points for a $50 Syrah. Extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a $50 Australian Syrah receives 97 points from Halliday and 96 points from James Suckling, it deserves serious attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97. 96. 95. Three extraordinary scores. One remarkable $50 wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Northern Rhône Connection – Australian Syrah at Its Most Refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of the world's greatest Syrah wines come from the Northern Rhône Valley in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legendary appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Cornas and Saint-Joseph have established an extraordinary reputation for producing wines of perfume, structure and remarkable complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finest examples combine dark fruit with violets, black pepper, savoury spice and beautifully integrated tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can be powerful, but they are rarely simply about richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, the greatest wines possess tension, energy and an almost effortless sense of balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the style that has inspired Doug Neal throughout his winemaking career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis ambition is not to imitate the Northern Rhône, but to explore how exceptional Australian vineyards can produce Syrah with similar levels of elegance and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurrumbateman provides an extraordinary opportunity to pursue that ambition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts cool growing conditions, elevated vineyards and granite-influenced soils can produce wines with wonderful aromatic definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is a compelling expression of that philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love the great Syrahs of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie or Saint-Joseph, this is an Australian wine that deserves your attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Difference Between Shiraz \u0026amp; Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiraz and Syrah are the same grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the names are often used to communicate different stylistic intentions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Australia, Shiraz has traditionally been associated with generous, powerful wines featuring ripe dark fruit and rich texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyrah, on the other hand, is increasingly used for wines that emphasise fragrance, savoury complexity, freshness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinction is not an official rule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a useful way for producers to communicate their approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd in the case of Altera Terra, the choice of Syrah is particularly appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal is not trying to produce the biggest or most powerful red wine possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is seeking complexity, balance, texture and vineyard expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit should be beautifully defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannins should provide structure without excessive extraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the oak should contribute harmony rather than dominate the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Australian Syrah made with an extraordinary sense of purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Magnificent Wine for the Dinner Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is a brilliant food wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of dark fruit, peppery spice, refreshing acidity and beautifully integrated tannins makes it particularly versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be magnificent alongside roast lamb, especially with rosemary, garlic and traditional herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine's savoury complexity would also complement grilled beef, duck breast, venison and slow-cooked meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor something more adventurous, consider chargrilled mushrooms, earthy lentil dishes or a rich mushroom risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peppery character makes it particularly appealing alongside dishes featuring black pepper, herbs and gentle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because the wine is not excessively heavy, it can accompany a broader range of foods than many powerful Australian Shiraz wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Syrah that deserves a great meal, a generous glass and the opportunity to reveal its complexity over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Wine to Enjoy Now \u0026amp; Follow Over the Coming Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Altera Terra Syrah offers the aromatic freshness and beautifully integrated structure that make fine cool-climate Syrah so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts vibrant acidity and fine tannins suggest that it should reward careful cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the youthful cherry, raspberry and floral notes may evolve towards more complex savoury characters, including leather, dried herbs, earth and game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, one of the great attractions of this style is its immediate approachability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine's beautiful perfume and elegant texture should make it particularly attractive in its youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who enjoy watching fine Syrah develop, putting a few bottles away could be especially rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the kind of wine I would want to buy by the six-pack – some to enjoy now and some to follow over the coming years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love This Wine at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Liquid Vibe, we spend an enormous amount of time searching for wines that genuinely excite us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot simply wines with impressive labels or expensive price tags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want wines with extraordinary quality, individuality and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Altera Terra Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most exciting Australian red wines we have encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were telling our customers about Doug Neal's extraordinary wines before the reviews started arriving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe knew there was something special happening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd now the wine critics have confirmed what we have been saying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points – James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points – The R Review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the scores are only part of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Neal has spent almost four decades working alongside Rick Kinzbrunner at Giaconda, developing an extraordinary understanding of vineyards, winemaking and the subtle role of French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has travelled through some of the world's greatest wine regions, worked with exceptional winemakers and dedicated his career to understanding what makes truly great wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd he has brought that knowledge to a remarkable vineyard in Murrumbateman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an extraordinary cool-climate Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully fragrant. Wonderfully complex. Perfectly balanced. Deeply savoury. Exceptionally refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is everything we love about great Australian Shiraz, expressed with an elegance and sophistication that is genuinely compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the price?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust $50 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI cannot emphasise enough how extraordinary that is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a wine receiving 97 points from Halliday, 96 points from James Suckling and 95 points from The R Review, the value is remarkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI genuinely believe the 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is a serious contender for Australian Red Wine of the Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if you love exceptional Australian Shiraz, fine Northern Rhône Syrah or simply outstanding wines that deliver far more than their price suggests, this is one you absolutely should not miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 POINTS. 96 POINTS. 95 POINTS. NEARLY FOUR DECADES OF GIACONDA EXPERIENCE. JUST $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Altera Terra Syrah is an extraordinary Australian red wine – and one of our most exciting recommendations of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Altera Terra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Doug Neal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Murrumbateman, Canberra District, NSW\/ACT wine region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Syrah (Shiraz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elevated, granite-influenced cool-climate site\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking Philosophy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegance, aromatic complexity, vineyard expression and restrained oak influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Ratings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The R Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-bodied, fragrant, peppery, savoury and beautifully refined cool-climate Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $50 per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roast lamb, duck, venison, grilled beef, wild mushrooms and herb-driven dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–17°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy now or cellar under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Altera Terra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67973234458926,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2e4bd4f9-a198-47aa-98cd-f670cba05640.png?v=1777876973","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/altera-terra-syrah-2024","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}