Deep garnet-black colored, the 2005 The Governor Syrah reveals aromas of warm plums, black cherries and salami with nuances of dried lavender and potpourri. Medium to full bodied and elegantly fruited, it has a medium level of velvety tannins and lively acid, finishing long and layered with some meatiness intermingled with the berry and spice flavors. Drinking well now, it should keep to 2018. During my visit to McLaren Vale, I tasted a small vertical of Aramis’ The Governor Syrah with the winery’s managing director, Lee Flourentzou. The Aramis vineyard is in Willunga, a relatively cool climate pocket just 1.5 miles from the ocean. The wines are now made by the highly skilled winemaker at Chapel Hill, Michael Fragos. Only 300-400 cases of the winery’s flagship, The Governor, are made every year.Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.tapwc.com.au