2021 Diletto Westgate Vineyard Syrah

From one of the greatest Syrah vineyards in Australia

Crafted by two of the nation’s best winemakers

96 points Halliday Wine Companion | 96 points The Wine Front | 96 points The Review 

Grampians, Victoria
RRP $55 | Cool-Climate Syrah Masterpiece | Perfumed • Precise • Profound

“From one of the greatest Syrah vineyards in Australia — crafted by two of the nation’s best winemakers, Mel Chester (Giant Steps) and Ben Mullen (Mulline Wines) — this is cool-climate perfection in a glass.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby with brilliant crimson edges — vibrant, pure, and luminous.
Aroma: A stunning aromatic display of violets, black cherry, and dark plum interlaced with black pepper, graphite, rosemary, and subtle oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied yet concentrated, showing superb balance and finesse. Plush black and red fruits glide over fine, mineral-laced tannins. Cool-climate energy drives the wine, giving it precision, clarity, and remarkable poise.
Finish: Long, elegant, and savoury, with spice and floral lift lingering gracefully. A Syrah of detail, texture, and harmony.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Fragrant, detailed, and beautifully balanced. A Syrah of class and composure that exemplifies the modern Australian style.”

• 96 Points – The Wine Front
  “Perfumed and peppery with gorgeous fruit purity. Finely woven tannins and a long, graceful finish — superb winemaking.”

• 96 Points – The Review
  “Silky and poised with remarkable fragrance and length. A Syrah of rare harmony and precision.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Sourced from the legendary Westgate Vineyard in the Grampians, long regarded as one of the greatest Shiraz vineyards in Australia.
This historic site — defined by granite-rich soils, high elevation, and cool nights — produces fruit of immense perfume, balance, and structure.

Crafted by two of Australia’s finest winemakers, Mel Chester (Giant Steps) and Ben Mullen (Mulline Wines), this wine reflects their shared philosophy of elegance, precision, and place.

Winemaking is minimalist and meticulous:

• Hand-picked fruit

• Wild fermentation with 20% whole bunch inclusion

• Gentle extraction and long maceration

• 12 months in French oak (≈25% new)

Every element is designed to express the vineyard’s beauty — Syrah that’s alive, aromatic, and effortlessly refined.

Region

Grampians, Victoria — one of Australia’s oldest and most revered cool-climate regions.
Known for its peppery, floral, and finely structured Shiraz, the Grampians deliver wines of energy, texture, and age-worthy elegance.

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic

• Duck breast with cherry jus

• Charred mushrooms or truffle risotto

• Aged cheddar, Comté, or pecorino

Why We Love It

The 2021 Diletto Westgate Syrah is an exceptional collaboration between two of Australia’s brightest winemaking talents, drawn from one of the nation’s most iconic vineyards.
It’s a Syrah that unites purity, perfume, and precision in perfect balance — a true modern masterpiece.

Three 96-point reviews confirm what every sip reveals: this is cool-climate Shiraz at its most elegant and expressive.

Perfumed. Poised. Profound.
The 2021 Diletto Westgate Syrah — from Mel Chester & Ben Mullen, crafted at the legendary Westgate Vineyard — is a 96-point triumph of Australian winemaking.