Bekkers has become one of McLaren Vale’s star performers in recent years reflecting the perfectionism of both Toby and Emmanuelle Bekkers in their chosen fields (viticulture and winemaking respectively). Their first ‘Single Selection Release’ is a masterclass in precision and collaboration. This exceptional wine is based on a two-tonne parcel of exceptional fruit from the 1990s-planted Trueman Vineyard, a site well known for producing high quality wine. The 2021 Clarendon Syrah was partially destemmed and whole bunch- fermented to promote aromatic complexity and the character the terroir.
…a masterclass in precision and collaboration.
2021 Bekkers Clarendon Syrah foreshadows the commercialisation of another single vineyard wine. In the not-too-distant future the historic steep-sloped Clarendon Estate Vineyard, currently being reconstituted by Toby Bekkers, will once again become a feature of McLaren Vale’s fine wine scene. In the meantime, this medium-bodied and classical style is a wonderful start in the Bekkers’ quest to make prized single vineyard wines. Released at $900 per 3-bottle case.
2021 Bekkers Clarendon Syrah, McLaren Vale – South Australia
Medium deep crimson. Fragrant raspberry pastille, blueberry aromas with hints of marzipan and nougat. Graceful wine with lovely raspberry, red and black cherries, blueberry fruits, fine bittersweet/ lacy textures, superb mid-palate viscosity/ silkiness and well-integrated roasted almond, vanilla notes. Finishes al dente firm with seductive chinotto/pure fruits and long mineral/ quartz acidity. Understated yet beautifully balanced wine with impressive complexity, gentle vigour/ vinosity and flawless oak maturation. Refined and exacting wine highlighting the craft of winemaking and the longer growing season of the Clarendon sub-region of McLaren Vale. Drink 2024 – 2035+ 14.5% 97 points
