Tom Shobbrook, Poolside 2022

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Grape: Syrah
Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley
Farming: Biodynamic

Barossa Syrah, but not as you know it. From a vineyard planted in 1985. Whole bunch, pressed off quickly and then fermented in open barrels for five to six weeks. Arguably, this could be called a Rosè but it also feels quite like drinking an orange wine, but it's pink. If you've ever tried the ethereal wines made from the grape Poulsard, from the Jura, this is heading in that direction. A wine made from Syrah, inspired by Poulsard, that you can drink by the poolside. 

A Barossa native, Tom studied agriculture before moving to Italy and spending 6 years working for Sean O’Callaghan of Tenuta di Carleone in Chianti Classico. In 2007 he returned to Australia and introduced the Barossa Valley to biodynamic, low intervention, natural winemaking - total anathema at that time.  His wines have gained somewhat of a cult status over the years and despite them not being on the UK market for over two years, many have welcomed them back with great excitement.