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Dark fruit persists, but it is secondary to notes of umami, dried herbs and mineral. Acidity keeps the wine alive, carrying a long, gently savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6889\"\u003eThis is Syrah for lovers of evolution rather than fruit intensity - complex, layered and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729995743384,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7871\/1960\/files\/PolkuraBlockg_ISyrah2010_0391b6da-5701-49fe-95d3-515a865041c0.jpg?v=1768190684"},{"product_id":"polkura-block-g-i-syrah-2010","title":"Polkura Block g+I Syrah 2010","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5267\"\u003eThe 2010 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5145\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePolkura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Block g+I Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e is a muscular yet sophisticated expression of coastal Chilean Syrah, shaped by granite soils and cool Pacific influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5526\"\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, opaque purple. The nose is intense and savoury: \u003cstrong data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5420\"\u003eblackberry, olive tapenade, smoked meat, cracked pepper and graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of violet and iron lending lift. There’s a distinctly Rhône-like character beneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5807\"\u003eThe palate is powerful but controlled. Dense black fruit is framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, giving the wine structure and energy. Savoury notes of cured meat, liquorice and spice dominate the mid-palate, carrying through to a long, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729995808920,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7871\/1960\/files\/PolkuraBlockg_ISyrah2010.jpg?v=1768190663"},{"product_id":"santa-rita-casa-real-cabernet-sauvignon-1998","title":"Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 1998","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eThe 1998 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eSanta Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and compelling glimpse into mature Maipo Valley Cabernet, showing how structure and site can carry a wine gracefully across decades. Now fully tertiary, it offers nuance and elegance rather than raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eThe colour has softened to a translucent garnet with pronounced brick edges. Aromatically, it is deeply evocative: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003edried blackcurrant, cedar chest, leather, tobacco, forest floor and graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle balsamic and menthol notes emerging with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is delicate yet persistent. Fruit has shifted firmly into the savoury spectrum; dried plum, sour cherry and tea leaf supported by resolved tannins that provide shape without grip. Acidity remains surprisingly intact, carrying the wine through a long, gentle finish with echoes of spice and old oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729996365976,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7871\/1960\/files\/SantaRitaCasaRealCabernetSauvignon2007_28c6dbd0-dfe2-41df-ad4d-0a4f6931d28e.jpg?v=1768190625"},{"product_id":"santa-rita-casa-real-cabernet-sauvignon-2007","title":"Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2007","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eThe 2007 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSanta Rita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined and confident expression of Maipo Valley Cabernet at peak maturity. Sourced from old vines in Alto Jahuel, this vintage balances power with restraint; a hallmark of Casa Real at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eNow fully evolved, the wine shows a deep garnet core with brick hues at the rim. Aromas are complex and savoury: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eblackcurrant, dried plum, cigar box, cedar and graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with earthy notes of leather, tobacco leaf and dried herbs. The oak is beautifully integrated, no longer distinct but structural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is supple and resolved. Tannins have softened into a fine, velvety frame, supporting flavours of cassis, dark cherry, espresso and savoury spice. There is still admirable freshness, giving the wine lift and definition through a long, composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eThis is Casa Real in its classical mode; dignified, balanced and expressive rather than overtly powerful. 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This bottling marries Cabernet Sauvignon’s tensile structure with layers of nuance developed over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eIn the glass, a deep ruby core leads to generous aromatics: blackcurrant and plum are framed by cedar, graphite, dried mint and tobacco leaf, with a whisper of cigar box that speaks to careful oak integration. The signature Maipo earthy undertones of mineral dust and rocky soil which add complexity without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3653\"\u003eOn the palate, it’s finely poised. Elegant acidity lifts concentrated dark fruit, while firm yet polished tannins give structure and persistence. There’s a thread of savoury spice and tobacco that unfolds mid-palate, adding dimension to flavours of black cherry and cassis. 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