Mada Syrah Nouveau 2023 is a bright, chillable Canberra District red made as a “summer‑loving” syrah with tons of juicy fruit and almost no edges. It’s picked relatively early, fermented mainly as whole berries with a touch of carbonic maceration, then matured briefly in neutral oak and/or ceramic so it stays fresh and vibrant rather than oaky.

In the glass, expect jubey red fruits – mixed berry roulade, raspberry, cherry and a little plum – with hints of violets and gentle spice. The palate is light‑ to medium‑bodied, soft and very smooth, with barely‑there tannins, bright acidity and a moreish, berry‑fruit finish that makes it perfect slightly chilled.

Mada Syrah Nouveau 2023 is tailor‑made for warm‑weather drinking with charcuterie, grilled sausages, burgers, pizza, roast chicken, or a spread of antipasti. Serve it cool, treat it like a serious Beaujolais‑style syrah, and expect people to come back for a second glass quickly.