2022 Murdoch Hill Orion Syrah | Adelaide Hills Single Vineyard Syrah

🔥 98 Point Halliday Syrah | One of Australia's Greatest Adelaide Hills Reds

A breathtaking Syrah — powerful yet refined, savoury and deeply complex. 

This is one of Australia’s finest cool-climate expressions

98 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 97 Points – The Australian | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Adelaide Hills, SA

$85 a bottle
Flagship • Single Vineyard • Elite Adelaide Hills Syrah

“A breathtaking Syrah — powerful yet refined, savoury and deeply complex. This is one of Australia’s finest cool-climate expressions.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a dark purple core — dense, polished and striking.

Aroma:
Highly complex and evocative with:

• black cherry and mulberry
• olive tapenade and nori
• white pepper and spice
• violet, herbs and smoky nuance

Aromatic depth with serious Northern Rhône character.

Palate:
Medium-bodied yet powerful, with exceptional structure and detail.
Expect layers of:

• dark and red berry fruit
• black cherry, plum and spice
• savoury elements of olive, earth and mineral
• fine-grained, structured tannins
• bright acidity driving length and precision

The wine delivers intensity with restraint, combining power, savoury complexity and finesse.

Finish:
Long, structured and savoury with lingering spice, mineral notes and fine tannins.

Critical Acclaim

• 98pts – Halliday Wine Companion
  
• 97pts – The Australian
• 96pts – James Suckling
  
  

About Orion Syrah

Murdoch Hill ‘Orion’ is the flagship Syrah, crafted from the finest parcels of their estate vineyard, with only the best barrels selected.

It represents:

• pinnacle fruit selection
• small-batch winemaking
• cool-climate precision

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb
• Duck
• Game meats
• Chargrilled dishes
• Aged cheeses

Why We Love It

This is elite Adelaide Hills Syrah — savoury, structured and incredibly refined.
At $85, it delivers world-class quality and serious critical acclaim.

A must-have for lovers of Northern Rhône-style Syrah and collector-level Australian reds.

👉 Secure your bottles now — one of the highest-rated Australian Syrahs of the vintage.