Ambling “SB” Tibooburra Syrah 2022
Short Summary:A bold, elegant Australian Syrah with dark berry, plum, and subtle spice, fine tannins, and a long, layered finish — perfect for grilled meats, hearty stews, or cellaring.
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About this wine
Ambling “Dixons Creek” Syrah 2021 is a small-batch, minimal-intervention red from the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Crafted with care, this wine highlights the terroir-driven intensity of Dixons Creek, offering depth, structure, and elegance while remaining approachable for immediate enjoyment or longer-term aging.
Tasting notes
Full-bodied and complex, it displays aromas of blackberry, plum, and subtle pepper spice, complemented by hints of cedar and earthy undertones. The palate is layered with rich dark fruit, soft minerality, and fine, silky tannins, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
Style & winemaking
Produced using low-intervention, hands-off methods, the Syrah emphasizes purity of fruit and site expression. Fermentation and maturation are carefully managed to preserve freshness while allowing complexity and depth to develop naturally.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with:
Grilled or roasted red meats
Hearty stews and casseroles
Mature cheeses
Special dinners or cellar-worthy occasions
Producer & region
Crafted by Ambling, a boutique Yarra Valley winery focused on terroir-driven, expressive wines. The Dixons Creek vineyards provide cool-climate elegance and depth, resulting in a Syrah that is both refined and approachable.
Shipping & storage
Store in a cool, dark place, ideally at 14–18°C. Can be enjoyed now or cellared for 5–8 years to experience evolving complexity.
FAQs
Q: What is the alcohol content?A: Approximately 13.5–14% ABV.
Q: Can it be cellared?A: Yes, it will develop beautifully over 5–8 years.
Q: What foods pair best with this Syrah?A: Grilled meats, hearty stews, and mature cheeses.
Minimal approach, whole berry fermented, wild yeast, no fining and filtering, aged in old oak and stainless steel to let the fruit and vineyard shine with just enough sulphur to ensure its safety
Pat, Ben and I (Micah) are three friends who met whilst running the vineyard at Lonestar Creek Vineyard, Woori Yallock in 2020 during Covid. We wanted to create a wine label where we source fruit from the best possible vineyards we could find, whilst keeping the wine at a price point that allows more people to be able to access it. The wine had to speak of the vineyard and fruit that went into it rather than fancy techniques. Mostly wild yeast, unfined and unfiltered with sustainability at the forefront.
