Duke’s Vineyard Halo Range The Whole Bunch ‘Syrah’ 2024 from Porongurup in the Great Southern is a beautifully fragrant, hands‑on Syrah that leans into whole‑bunch charm – think medium ruby colour, lifted perfume and a poised, medium‑bodied frame. It’s an artisan, small‑parcel expression that feels both ethereal and serious in the glass.

In the glass, Halo Range The Whole Bunch Syrah shows wild blackberries, red currant and satsuma plum with crushed red fruits, violets, lavender, raspberry cane and red‑rose petals. The palate is silky and taut, offering red currant, plum skin, black cherry and rhubarb layered with dark chocolate, Szechuan pepper, stemmy herbal lift and a savoury umami, slightly saline finish. Fine, sappy tannins and bright acidity give it great persistence and age‑worthy structure.

Food‑wise, it’s outstanding with roast lamb, char‑grilled duck breast, pepper‑crusted venison, mushroom and lentil dishes or charred eggplant, where its spice and savoury complexity really shine. This is a Great Southern Syrah to decant for a long, thoughtful dinner now, or quietly cellar for 5–15 years as it gains even more depth and grace.

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