{"product_id":"beyond-the-glass-maggie-2024","title":"Beyond The Glass 'Maggie' Syrah 2023","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"163\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eBeyond The Glass “Maggie” Syrah 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"202\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBeyond The Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “Maggie” Syrah is a small-batch Victorian red from Heathcote, made in a lighter, more Rhône-inspired style than the big, jammy Australian Shiraz many people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"204\"\u003eA few key things about it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"232\" data-section-id=\"1e8ed02\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heathcote, Victoria — specifically fruit from the cooler southern end of the region on Taungurung Country. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"391\" data-section-id=\"169cc5h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah\/Shiraz (same grape, different stylistic framing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"460\" data-section-id=\"my6gpi\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, spicy, savoury, and fresh rather than ultra-heavy. Beyond The Glass intentionally uses “Syrah” to signal a more old-world, Rhône-style expression. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"673\" data-section-id=\"1vjkj7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild-leaning minimal intervention approach, about two weeks on skins, then maturation in large 500L French oak barrels for around seven months. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"873\" data-section-id=\"6n9ltu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eProducer philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The winery focuses on sustainable Victorian fruit, approachable natural-leaning wines, and a relaxed, dog-themed branding aesthetic. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eWhat's the best way to describe this wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e“Strong in body, large in flavour… master of spice.” \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eIn the glass, you’d generally expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1236\" data-section-id=\"1n5sj4d\"\u003eBlackberry and dark cherry fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1271\" data-section-id=\"3g95t1\"\u003ePepper and baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1297\" data-section-id=\"no80md\"\u003eFloral lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1311\" data-section-id=\"s7ub7m\"\u003eEarthy\/savoury notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"1334\" data-section-id=\"1ce3psk\"\u003eMedium tannins with good freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003eCompared with a classic Barossa Shiraz, Maggie is likely:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1430\" data-section-id=\"1r1ow9d\"\u003eless oaky,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1443\" data-section-id=\"1gl9bjh\"\u003eless sweet-fruited,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1465\" data-section-id=\"18qtxg7\"\u003emore peppery and lifted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1492\" data-section-id=\"cv62ya\"\u003eand easier to drink slightly cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eFood-wise it should work really well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1573\" data-section-id=\"165uvc6\"\u003elamb,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1581\" data-section-id=\"wfaf4f\"\u003echargrilled meats,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1602\" data-section-id=\"zejpzs\"\u003emushroom dishes,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1621\" data-section-id=\"ltzdwi\"\u003esmoky barbecue,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1639\" data-section-id=\"1llukdh\"\u003eor hard cheeses. Vivino users also commonly pair it with beef, lamb, and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beyond The Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48936836825315,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9568\/6371\/files\/maggie1.png?v=1778747832","url":"https:\/\/crookeddrinks.com.au\/products\/beyond-the-glass-maggie-2024","provider":"Crooked Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}