Mac Forbes Syrah | Yarra Valley
Medium ruby and with a little purple edge. Perfumed, seductive nose, measured whole bunch (dried herb, menthol), red florals (rose), cranberry, lots of fresh raspberry, a little blueberry a little earthy. Medium to high acid, medium to light body, grippy powdery tannin, initially savory palate leading to bright fresh black berry, raspberry, and more earthiness. Persistent tannin, savory finish.
About Mac Forbes
Mac Forbes earned a degree in winemaking, consulted in Austria and worked in viticulture and viniculture across Europe before coming back to Australia and starting Mac Forbes in 2004. The Mac Forbes winery brings old world winemaking skills to new world territory and is driven by a passion for the nuances of the Yarra Valley. He focuses on the subregions of Yarra Valley to find the best sites for classic varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as grapes for experimental batch wines. Mac Forbes’ ethos of ‘minimal intervention/maximum attention’ delivers fresh and exciting wines.
Production note
A stunning vintage with near perfect conditions during flowering and fruit set. Good rainfall over winter built strong reserves of soil moisture, and the long cool growing season allowed for slow and evening ripening across key varieties. The 2021 vintage was one of the very rare years where we saw both quality and quantity of fruit.
