Sky Half’N Zinfandel Syrah 2017 murray-darling with up to 18 days

with up to 18 days on skins (a long time for Barbera) and then aging for 20 months in the same mature Slavonian casks as the Nebbiolo wines

This is the domaine’s coolest terroir and the last to be picked

Colour is intense ruby red with light purple highlights

punctuated by peppery tannins that provide a spicy and firm structure

Sky Half’N Zinfandel Syrah 2017 murray-darling with up to 18 daysLike all the Sky wines, HalfN is matured in bottle for years before release (although not as long as the Zinfandel wines). Its softer and more approachable in youth and, at 13. 5% alcohol, is as elegant, bright and detailed as you could hope. The nose gives you lovely blueberry and fruitcake spice, while the palate, framed by a powdery structure, gives you layers of creamy mulberry, roast herbs and pungent, zesty freshness. This years label depicts