2023 Murdoch Hill Landau Syrah
2023 Murdoch Hill Landau Syrah

2023 Murdoch Hill Landau Syrah

96 pts
Murdoch Hill |Adelaide Hills |Shiraz
Elegant, spicy, top-class Adelaide Hills Syrah from old young gun, Michael Downer.
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews
Price:
$50.00
Stock:
In stock, ready to ship, only 5 units left
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Description

Michael Downer’s run of form continues - and the 2023 Landau Syrah might just be his finest yet. From Murdoch Hill’s home vineyard in Oakbank, this is Adelaide Hills Syrah at its most graceful and expressive.

Where some vintages have shown a darker, more brooding edge, 2023 feels finer and more poised. There’s the hallmark lift of white pepper and olive tapenade, wrapped around a core of red and blue fruits and framed by those trademark, silky Murdoch Hill tannins. It’s medium-bodied, detailed and quietly confident - the sort of Syrah that feels as much Rhône as it does Hills.

Michael has been steadily redefining what Adelaide Hills Shiraz can be over the last decade, and the Landau sits right at the heart of that story. Elegant, savoury and beautifully composed - this is modern Australian Syrah done right.

Katrina Butler

Katrina Butler

Halliday Wine Companion 94 Points

Forever taken aback by the perfume of this wine. Boysenberry, red plum, crushed gravel, roses closed tight, and there's reservation and tension here. Peppery, sure, but distinctively pink, all rosy and floral. The tannins are fine, powdery and dispersed, but sure-footed. There's an exuberance in its youth that might make this exasperatingly hard to cellar, for the want to enjoy it now. An elegant and balanced release despite the cold, late and challenging '23 vintage.

Ryan Montgomery

Ryan Montgomery

James Suckling 96 Points

Perfumed and delicate aromas of Damson plums, white pepper and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of blackberries, blueberry bush, spices and violets. Wonderfully integrated and fresh with a fine structure. Very good. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Customer Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
  • ZQ
    Zhi Q.
    Verified Buyer
    1 year ago
    Reviewing
    2022 Murdoch Hill Landau Syrah
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    LOVE IT

    One the best Syrah I've tried this year. Elegant, fine, powerful. Much better than an OZ shiraz in my view.

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  • AG
    Anne G.
    Verified Buyer
    1 year ago
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    2022 Murdoch Hill Landau Syrah
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious!

    So rich, smooth, elegant and yummy. Delicious colour. I will order more!

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Introducing the 2023 Landau Syrah: Medium-bodied and elegantly balanced, this vintage captivates with its fine-grained tannins and a juicy core of red fruit. It offers an exquisite array of aromas, including, white pepper, olives, and a hint of saucisson. The finish is long and energetic, refined and captivating. A testament to our unwavering dedication, the 2023 Landau Syrah shows remarkable progression from the celebrated 2021 and 2022 vintages, reflecting our commitment to producing wines of the highest quality.

This vintage demonstrates exceptional progression from the acclaimed 2021 and 2022 releases, solidifying Landau's place among the vanguard of exceptional Australian Syrah.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By James Suckling
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 96
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

Murdoch Hill

Murdoch Hill is a family-owned winery captained by talented young winemaker Michael Downer.

Downer splits the range in two: his clean-cut, consistently high-quality ‘Estate’ wines are excellent value and perpetually reliable, and his quirky, adventurous ‘Artisan’ wines which offer an alt-styling and different shades of the region.

With the combination of high-quality Adelaide Hills fruit grown on the family estate and the undoubted talent in the winery, this is a Hills producer on the up and up!

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