The Murdoch Hill Orion Syrah 2022 is a noteworthy expression of the Adelaide Hills region. Produced in the 2022 vintage by the esteemed Murdoch Hill winery based in South Australia, this Syrah displays a deep ruby hue with vibrant purple undertones. On the nose, aromas of blackberry, plum, and black pepper dominate, interlaced with subtle hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a luscious mouthfeel. Flavors of dark cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate are complemented by a touch of smokiness and a long, lingering finish. This Syrah is a true representation of the terroir of Adelaide Hills, showcasing the perfect balance of fruit and tannins, and is sure to delight any discerning palate. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.
Critic Reviews
98 POINTS
Campbell Mattinson - Halliday Wine Companion
It's not often that such a detailed, delicate wine also comes with such depth. Indeed, this is a wine of gravitas. It's tight, smoky, ripped with mescal-like notes, peppery and just generally savoury, but there's also a gorgeous purr of berried fruit, ripe and settled. Along with all those spicy treble notes there's a good pound of mid-range bass. We're in classic beauty territory, balanced and complete. Give this wine some air; it needs it. And prepare to be mesmerised.
95 POINTS
Ned Goodwin - JamesSuckling.com
This is exceptional cool climate syrah, reeling off kelp, black cherries, tapenade, cloves and violets across a long line of flavor, measured intensity and sumptuous tannins, almost sooty and rock-face mineral of feel. Mid-weighted and savory, albeit, with plenty of power. A clench of reduction at the finish to give it just a little more tension. A wine for Northern Rhone lovers seeking a different form of transcendence.
95 POINTS
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2022 Orion Syrah is a little reductive upon opening, but this quickly gives way to plum blossom and gravel, blood and roses, black cherry and dark chocolate. In the mouth, the wine gives us all of this; it holds nothing back and offers sheets of nori, sun-dried kelp, tobacco, black earth and brick dust alongside. I love the intensity and conviction of this wine; it's dark without being heavy, and intense and sapid without being overblown or opulent. It's lean, spicy and exotic, a cool wine. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
94 POINTS
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front
From Oakbank and the stand alone prestige syrah from Murdoch Hill. Best of best and small release of wine too.
I’ve seen the wine prior and admired it greatly. For this tasting, on day one I saw a sweetness, maltiness and ripeness that didn’t quite figure with my assumption of the wine, that can happen, though today on the bench, day two, it’s much more settled into its groove with white pepper, herbal elements and game meat qualities soaring through. It’s even, supple, shaped with lithe tannins, red cherry, rose hip tea amongst those previously mentioned savoury elements. You get the sense of liquid spice overall, a slip of green stemmy character well judged underlying. Beautiful wine, though it sits in a more opulent tone.
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Tasting Notes
The Murdoch Hill Orion Syrah 2022 is a noteworthy expression of the Adelaide Hills region. Produced in the 2022 vintage by the esteemed Murdoch Hill winery based in South Australia, this Syrah displays a deep ruby hue with vibrant purple undertones. On the nose, aromas of blackberry, plum, and black pepper dominate, interlaced with subtle hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a luscious mouthfeel. Flavors of dark cherry, cassis, and dark chocolate are complemented by a touch of smokiness and a long, lingering finish. This Syrah is a true representation of the terroir of Adelaide Hills, showcasing the perfect balance of fruit and tannins, and is sure to delight any discerning palate. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.
