Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2008 The Governor Syrah is youthfully restrained and a little reduced to begin, giving way to aromas of warm blackberries, crushed blueberries over dark chocolate, earth, tar and a whiff of vanilla. Full bodied and concentrated with taut, muscular fruit, it has a solid foundation of medium to firm level fine-grained tannins and crisp acid, finishing long. Consider drinking it 2013 to 2021+. 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

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 The Governor Syrah offers a fragrant licorice, chocolate box and kirsch scented nose with underlying hints of mint, smoked game and mocha. Full bodied and richly fruited in the mouth, the generous flesh is well supported with a medium to firm level of grainy tannins and medium to high acidity. The finish is long and laced with peppered berries. Drink it now to 2020. 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

The 2006 The Governor Syrah is very deep garnet-purple colored, revealing pronounced aromas of mulberries, blackberry compote, mocha, damp earth, licorice, Indian spices and a hint of smoky bacon. Full-bodied and generous in the mouth, it is well structured with very high acidity balancing the rich flesh and medium-fine grainy tannins lending texture. It has a long finish of anise and dark berries. It’s delicious now and should continue to cellar to 2020+. Importer: John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection; www.tapwc.com.au

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