2014 Elephant Seven Yellow Bird Vineyard Syrah
Medium to deep ruby red. Powerful nose with dark berries, cinnamon and even more baking spices. Definite floral influence too from the viognier and a touch of herbs in the finish. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Layered palate that is a touch spicy with white pepper, black olives but still has a solid amount of dark fruits, like boysenberry and some blueberries. Mid palate brings on some additional characteristics of dark cocoa, nutmeg and crushed rocks. Overall has a solid undertones that are a bit meaty and savory. Long and lingering finish.
Inaugural vintage for Elephant Seven Winery, this specific bottling is the Yellow Bird Vineyard Syrah made of 94% Syrah and co-fermented with 6% Viogner. All the fruit is sourced from the Yellow Bird Vineyard, owned by the Chan Family and farmed by Kenny Hart, located atop the Blue Mountains. Aged for seventeen months in a mix of neutral and new French oak as well as aging on the lees the entire time. Unfiltered and only 166 cases produced.
2017 till 2027.
Price Point:
$$ - Sample provided by the Estate, release price is $45.00.