Here are the details of our 2001-8 vintages, including region, Winemaker and Winemakers notes where possible. Also see our list of wine show awards .
NEW RELEASE
2008 Paulmara Estates “The Marriage”
We are so excited to announce a new label under our Paulmara Estates range. “The Marriage” is a 60% Shiraz/40% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. (The shiraz comes from our 2008 Syna.)
Deep red in colour, this is an elegant full bodied wine which speaks of the essence of the regions and the varietals. Rich ripe blackberry and plum fruits from the Barossa shiraz, with a touch of blackcurrant/cassis from the Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by refined, well integrated toasty, cherry oak.
The palate is rich, soft and virtually seamless, with neither variety overwhelming the other. Subtle oak again complements the fruit, whilst the tannins add backbone and length.
We promise you won’t be disappointed!
2008 Paulmara Estates Syna Shiraz
Our 2008 Syna Shiraz demonstrates our continued commitment to quality. In the pursuit of achieving
excellence we have selected these grapes from our low-yielding vines for their intensity in fruit character.
This 2008 Syna Shiraz is a Limited Release of only 1146 bottles.
Vineyard Region: BAROSSA VALLEY
Nestled in the sub-region of Dorrien at 250m above sea level, this is a prime location for our premium vineyard due to the climactic and soil aspects conducive to grape growing.
Grape Variety: SHIRAZ
Maturation: Matured predominately in new French oak for 21 months. The medium toast long (MTL) barriques are chosen for their roasted toast characteristics, which add complexity and a fuller mid palate.
Winemaker: Neil Pike, Clare Valley
Winemaker Notes:
Colour: Deep red, almost black colour.
Nose: super-ripe aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry, complemented with a dusting of chocolate, mocha and coconut as secondary characters.
Palate: The palate is all ripe fruits and mocha on the nose, but has enough silky tannins
that add acid to provide a substantial backbone to the finish.
Aging potential: Approachable now, but 5-10 years cellared in a dark place will reward those who can refrain from drinking it now.
This is lovely rich, ripe Barossa shiraz with good structure.
Wine Analysis: 15.0 % Alc/vol.
2006 Paulmara Estates Syna Shiraz
Our 2006 Syna Shiraz demonstrates our continued commitment to quality. In the pursuit of achieving excellence we have selected these grapes from our low-yielding vines for their intensity in fruit character.
This 2006 Syna Shiraz is a Limited Release of only 960 bottles.
Vineyard Region: BAROSSA VALLEY
Nestled in the sub-region of Dorrien at 250m above sea level, this is a prime location for our premium vineyard due to the climactic and soil aspects conducive to grape growing.
Grape Variety: SHIRAZ
Maturation: Matured predominately in new French oak for16 months The medium toast long barriques are chosen for their roasted toast characteristics, which adds complexity and a fuller mid palate.
Winemaker: Neil Pike, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley
Winemaker Notes:
Colour: Deep red, almost black co lour.
Nose: Super intense/concentrated palate of ripe, dark fruits of plum and blackberry chocolate and mocha.
Palate: Very concentrated palate of dark fruits, chocolate and mocha. Oak and tannins are quite strong at this stage. A big mouthful of wine. A perfectly balanced wine!
Aging potential : Produced in a great vintage this limited release shiraz embraces the distinctive style of the Barossa … rich shiraz with good structure and immense aging potential
in the bottle. This is lovely rich, ripe Barossa shiraz with good structure. This wine is to cellared and enjoyed in years to come.
Wine Analysis: 15.4 % Alc/vol.
2005 Vintage - SOLD OUT
***BRONZE- 2007 Boutique Wines of Australia
Vineyard Region: BAROSSA VALLEY
Nestled in the sub-region of Dorrien at 250m above sea level, this is a prime location for our premium vineyard due to the climactic and soil aspects conductive to grape growing. See our 2005 viticultural practices PDF sheet for details.
Grape Variety: SHIRAZ
Maturation: Matured for 14+months in 70% new 228L French oak barriques and 30% 2-3 year old American oak barrels. The medium toast long barriques are chosen for their roasted toast characteristics, which adds complexity and a fuller mid palate.
Winemaker: Neil Pike, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley
Winemaker Notes:
Colour: Deep red colour - almost black.
Nose: Luscious aromas of super-ripe dark berry fruits, dark chocolate and mocha along with plum puddings notes are evident on the nose.
Palate: Rich, dark fruit cake flavours with hints of liquorice and big dollops of sweet blueberry flavours. Fine tannins and a touch of toasted oak give length and balance to a flavour packed palate.
Aging potential: This is lovely rich, ripe Barossa shiraz with good structure. Enjoyable now but can be cellared.
Wine Analysis: 15.5 % Alc/vol.
2004 Vintage - SOLD OUT
91points- James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion
** TOP GOLD 2007 Visy Riverina Wine Show
***GOLD- 2007 WINEWISE Small Vigneron Awards
***SILVER- 2006 Australian Small Winemakers Show
***BRONZE- 2007 Royal Sydney Wine Show
***BRONZE- 2007 Boutique Wines of Australia
Vineyard Region: BAROSSA VALLEY
Grape Variety: SHIRAZ
Maturation: 15 months in 70% new French oak and 30% 2-3 year old American oak barrels
Winemaker: Neil Pike, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley
Winemaker Notes:
Colour: Deep red colour, purple/blue tint
Nose: Aromas of super ripe dark berries and satsuma plum, perhaps tending towards the prune spectrum ,with classy mocha/coffee grinds oak underlying the fruit;
Palate: Very rich, dense palate of chocolate and plums/prunes with slightly chewy tannins, cherry oak and apparent alcohol.
Quite a big wine that will need a little time in bottle to soften and come together.
Aging potential: A lovely rich, ripe Shiraz with good structure. No problem to cellar for 5-8 years.
Wine Analysis: 14.6 Alc/vol.
Our write-up in the May 27th issue of The Australian by Max Allen on our 2004 Syna…” By day Paul Georgiadis works for a big multinational wine company; by night (or at least in their own time) he and wife Mara grow their own intensely flavoured shiraz grapes, which Clare winemaker Neil Pike turns into rich but complex, subtly spicy red wine.”
2003 Vintage - SOLD OUT
89 points- James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion
***BRONZE- 2005 Australian Small Winemakers Show
***BRONZE- 2005 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge
***BRONZE- 2006 Royal Sydney Wine Show
Vineyard Region: BAROSSA VALLEY
Grape Variety: SHIRAZ
Maturation: 15 months in 70% new French oak and 30% 2-3 year old American oak barrels
Winemaker: Neil Pike, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley
Winemaker Notes:
Colour: Deep red colour - almost black.
Nose: Rich, ripe dark berry/plummy fruit with dark chocolate undertones and some lovely "cedary" French oak adding complexity.
Palate: Palate is rich and soft with the chocolate and plummy notes evident again. Fine tannins, good acid and slightly charry oak add extra length and an extra dimension.
Aging potential: A lovely rich, ripe Shiraz with good structure. No problem to cellar for 5-8 years.
Wine Analysis: 15.5 Alc/vol.
2002 Vintage - SOLD OUT
94 points- James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion
**SILVER- 2005 Cowra Wine Show
**BRONZE-2005 Royal Hobart International Wine Show
**BRONZE-2005 Rutherglen Wine Show
**BRONZE- 2005 Visy Riverina Wine Show
**BRONZE- 2005 Royal Sydney Wine Show
**BRONZE-2005 NEW ENGLAND WINE SHOW
**SILVER- Recommended- 2005 WINEWISE Small Vigneron Awards
**SILVER (recommended) 2006 WINEWISE Small Vigneron Awards
Vineyard Region: BAROSSA VALLEY
Grape Variety: SHIRAZ
Maturation: 16 months in 70% new French oak and 30% 2-3 year old American oak barrels
Winemaker: Neil Pike, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley
Winemaker Notes:
Colour: Deep purple, red colour
Nose: Ripe aromas of Satsuma plums, eastern spices and some mocha/chocolate characters. Cedary French oak is lingering in the background.
Palate: Spicy, medium weight palate with good structure and well balanced acidity. Fine tannins on the finish add length and complete a really good wine.
Aging potential: 10+ years
Wine Analysis: 14.0 Alc/vol.
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