2023 Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz

Synergy Shiraz is a blend of old-vine Shiraz from several vineyards Andrew Thomas has been working with for many years. This year’s wine comprises fruit from Fordwich Hill Vineyard and a selection of ‘declassified’ parcels from the Cote D’or, Vanessa Vale and Black Cluster sites. The fruit cold-soaked for one to two days, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and a 15-month maturation in 300-litre hogsheads. Sitting at 13.6%, this is an impressively concentrated yet approachable medium-bodied Hunter Valley Shiraz. With classic, svelte Hunter blue fruits, some lifted spicy notes and a supple tannin structure, it screams out for a second glass.