Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2013

The entry level barrel blend from Andrew Thomas.

Noticeably, this is much less purple than some of the single vineyard wines – much more red than mauve. Animal and earth on the nose, it looks like much less new oak in this blend, with distinctive earthen hints, raised acidity and a quite gruff personality. It feels savoury and earthy for the vintage; not as seductive or juicy as the Sweetwater or as powerful as Elenay.

Good, hearty wine, though not quite up to seduction level yet.

Details: 13.5%, Screwcap, $24
Tasted: June 2015 (sample)
Best drinking: 2015-2026
Score: 17/20, 90/100
Would I buy it? I’d rather pay the extra for Sweetwater
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Andrew Graham
Almost 25 years ago I started working in a small bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. There, I met my first two loves - wine and craft beer, and they took over my life. Two decades later and I spend my days as a journalist, buyer, wine show judge, marketer and drinks industry consultant.

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Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2013