Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah 2023 from Bruce Dukes in Margaret River is a fragrant, cool‑climate Syrah that punches well above its weight, all juicy purple fruits, spice and effortless drinkability at a very sharp price. This Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Syrah 2023 is picked at moderate ripeness and made with whole berries over 25% whole bunch, giving it lift, perfume and a savoury, peppery edge that keeps you coming back.

In the glass you get a burst of juicy black cherries and boysenberries, warm spice and that classic grind of black pepper, backed by plums, red fruits, licorice and a little charcuterie complexity as it opens. The palate is medium‑bodied and beautifully balanced, with fine‑grained ripe tannins and coating natural acidity building structure and depth without heaviness. Ten months in 500L French oak puncheons – around 15% new – adds subtle toast and polish while letting the Syrah perfume shine.

This is your ideal midweek red for grilled lamb chops, BBQ sausages, pizza with pepperoni, or a simple bowl of pasta with tomato, olives and herbs. It will also sing with charcuterie, hard cow’s milk cheeses and anything featuring roast beetroot or smoky eggplant, where that pepper‑spice profile really comes alive. Serve it just below room temperature to highlight the freshness and keep those tannins feeling silky.