Mada Hilltops Syrah 2024 from Mada Wines is a vibrant, medium‑bodied Syrah that blends the generosity of Hilltops fruit with the finer, more peppery detail of Murrumbateman spice, giving a beautifully lifted, modern cool‑climate Australian Syrah style. Fruit comes mainly from the warmer Prunevale slope of Freeman Vineyard in Hilltops, with about 20% made up of select barrels from Poachers Vineyard in Murrumbateman, bringing extra finesse and white‑pepper intrigue.

In the glass Mada Syrah 2024 is packed with juicy red fruit at its core – think red and dark berries and a sense of berry roulade – layered with fine lines of spice, savoury detail and a subtle oak frame from maturation in a mix of ceramic and French oak. The ceramic keeps the fruit vivid and fresh, while the barrels add length and texture without weighing it down. It feels bright, refined and dangerously drinkable rather than heavy or worked.

Food‑wise, Mada Hilltops Syrah 2024 is a natural with grilled lamb chops, char‑grilled beef, spiced sausages, roast duck or smoky vegetable dishes like charred eggplant and mushrooms, where its red‑fruit core, spice and fine tannin line really sing. It also works beautifully slightly chilled with more casual bistro fare, thanks to its medium body and fresh, detailed palate.