2024 Hughes & Hughes Syrah

This is Tasmanian Syrah done the Hughes & Hughes way – bright, aromatic and utterly drinkable. Made with fruit from two sites in the Coal River and Derwent Valleys, it’s a cool-climate take that leans into fragrance and finesse rather than weight and oak.

A portion of whole bunches brings some herbal crunch, while the rest is gently destemmed and fermented wild. No heavy extraction, just a gentle coaxing of flavour and texture. It’s all aged in older oak to keep the structure tight but the fruit front and centre. No fining, no unnecessary polish – just a thoughtful, hands-off approach that lets the vineyards do most of the talking.

This isn’t your big, burly Shiraz – and that’s the point. It’s fresh, mid-weight, and savoury, with a kind of ease to it that makes it feel at home on the table any night of the week. Best served with a bit of a chill and zero fuss.