2023 Spinifex Syrah | Barossa Valley Premium Syrah

🔥 93 Point Barossa Syrah | Benchmark Modern Barossa Style

Year in, year out, one of the best value wines in Australia — the perfect expression of Syrah. 

Barossa Valley Syrah of extraordinary quality and outstanding value. 

93 points - The Wine Front 

Last Vintage - 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Barossa Valley, SA

$32 a bottle
Rhône-Style • Syrah • Spinifex • Barossa Valley

"Year in, year out, one of the best value wines in Australia — the perfect expression of Syrah. Spinifex at their brilliant, consistent best."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with excellent clarity — vivid, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and expressive with:

• blackberry, dark plum and dark cherry
• black pepper and violet florals
• smoked meat and savoury complexity
• subtle oak and the Rhône-inspired elegance that defines Spinifex's signature style

Barossa Valley Syrah of extraordinary aromatic complexity — more Northern Rhône than Barossa in character, with the black pepper, violet and savoury complexity that defines great Syrah in any context.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with excellent structure and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• blackberry, dark plum and dark cherry
• black pepper, spice and savoury complexity
• violet florals and smoked meat
• fine mineral backbone
• fresh acidity delivering balance, tension and extraordinary length

The wine delivers dark fruit power with Rhône-inspired elegance, combining Pete and Magali Schell's celebrated winemaking philosophy with the Barossa Valley's extraordinary terroir and the savoury, mineral complexity that defines great Spinifex Syrah.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering dark fruit, black pepper, spice and savoury complexity.

Critical Acclaim

93pts - The Wine Front 

2022 Vintage - 95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Spinifex

Spinifex is one of the Barossa Valley's most celebrated and respected Rhône-style specialists, founded by Pete and Magali Schell with a singular focus on crafting wines of extraordinary Rhône-inspired elegance and complexity from the Barossa Valley's extraordinary terroir. Their Syrah is one of the most consistently acclaimed and celebrated value wines in the country — year in, year out delivering 95-point quality at an outstanding everyday price. Pete Schell's deep understanding of Rhône varieties and his commitment to savoury, mineral-driven winemaking has earned Spinifex a devoted following among lovers of great Syrah.

It represents:

• Rhône-inspired Barossa Valley Syrah from one of Australia's most celebrated and consistent Rhône-style specialists
• Pete and Magali Schell's singular vision for savoury, mineral-driven Barossa Syrah of extraordinary quality and value
• one of Australia's great wine bargains — 93-point quality at $32, year in, year out

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Syrah
• Region: Barossa Valley, SA
• Producer: Spinifex
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2033

Food Pairings

• Slow-braised lamb shoulder
• Grilled ribeye with peppercorn sauce
• Game — venison or duck
• Charcuterie and cured meats
• Aged hard cheeses

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, characterful Barossa Valley Syrah from one of Australia's most celebrated and consistent Rhône-style specialists.
At $32, it delivers 93-point Halliday quality and one of Australia's great wine bargains — year in, year out.

A must-have for lovers of Rhône-inspired Syrah and great-value Barossa Valley red wine.

👉 Secure your bottles now — one of Barossa’s best-value boutique Syrahs