Wines
Syrah
2023 brought another year of ‘La Nina’ weather conditions for the third year in a row. Mild spring and moderate summer temperatures produced yet another year of low yields and great quality. The grapes were hand harvested on the 5th , April from a low cropping, single vineyard in Merricks North. The wine shows great purity, pepper and spice.
| Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Alc | 13.5% |
| Harvest | 5th April |
| Clone | PT23 |
| Soil | Dark grey very fine sandy clay loam |
| Barrel | 11 months. 100% French oak Puncheons |
| Winemaker | Luke Lomax |
| Winemaking | The grapes were hand harvested, gently destemmed together with a small addition (4%) of Viognier into an open top fermenter, hand plunged throughout primary fermentation, then pressed and transferred into French oak barrels (500L) for malolactic fermentation, Racked twice during maturation and bottled February 2024. |
| Tasting note | Vibrant perfume of lifted pepper, spice & red berry fruits. A medium bodied style that displays exceptional detail, fine tannins, elegance and drive. |
AUSTRALIA (VIC) ~ Mornington Peninsula: Devil's Baie
Devil's Baie is a highly-regarded, boutique Australian wine label focused on crafting exceptional cool-climate wines from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
The winemaker and owner is Luke Lomax of Devil’s Cave and whose day job is winemaker at Yabby Lake on the Mornington Peninsula.
Devil’s Baie is his new venture together with his wife Jade.
International
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