Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Syrah 2021 from Victoria’s Yarra Valley is a beautifully poised cool‑climate red, drawn from a small volcanic‑soil patch within the estate that gives the wine its vibrant colour, lifted perfume and wonderfully fine, understated structure.

In the glass, Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Syrah 2021 shows blueberry, black cherry and cherry plum with hints of black pepper, violet, creamy vanilla and gentle spice‑and‑nut complexity, unfolding slowly into a silky, medium‑bodied palate with soft, powdery tannins and a long, savoury, spice‑laced finish.

On the table, Thousand Candles Single Vineyard Syrah 2021 is a brilliant match for grilled lamb cutlets, chargrilled steak, spicy sausages, roast duck, smoky eggplant dishes and hard Alpine cheeses, and with its 94–97 point pedigree and whole‑bunch finesse it will cellar gracefully for the best part of a decade.