Castagna Genesis Syrah 2018

The 2018 Genesis Syrah is elegant and complex , boasting an expressive bouquet of Christmas spice; cinnamon, nutmeg, and star anise. There are hints of charcuterie with notes of earthiness and brambly fruit. Despite being from a warmer year, it maintains its typical elegance and is already delicious, promising further development over time.

Julian and Carolann Castagna, formerly thriving in Sydney’s film industry, embarked on a radical shift to winemaking driven by Julian’s fascination with fine wine discovered in London. Selling their urban properties, they planted a vineyard in an unrecognized viticultural area of Australia, enduring challenges to create old-world style wines with new-world fruit. Their biodynamic farming highlights the ancient granitic soil’s minerality, reflecting their dedication to the land and belief in Beechworth’s potential as a viticultural gem.