Mulline Barrabool Syrah 2023 is a beautifully crafted cool-climate Syrah from the Barrabool Hills vineyard in Geelong, with 98% Syrah and 2% Marsanne. It is made with meticulous attention, featuring 25% whole bunches and aged for 8 months in 25% new French oak. The wine shows a deep, bright crimson-purple hue with an expressive bouquet of purple fruits, olive tapenade, pink peppercorns, and bright florals. The palate is medium-bodied, supple yet focused with structured silky tannins and long chain finish. It was awarded an impressive 97 points by Philip Rich in the Halliday Wine Companion. Critical commentary highlights its finesse, complexity, balanced structure, and vibrant fruit, making it one of the standout cool-climate Syrahs from Australia in 2023.