Aromatic and layered, with notes of fig, violet and subtle savoury spice. The palate shows raspberry, dark chocolate and Szechuan spice, supported by smooth tannins and a long, refined finish. Rich yet balanced and expressive. 

14.% alc/vol
pH 3.47
Acid 6.1 g/L
Closure Stelvin
Bottling Date July 2022
Estate Grown & Bottled
Cellaring 8-12+ years

Made from handpicked fruit from a single vineyard and a single Shiraz clone (SAVII 19). Fermented in small batches with some whole bunches for added texture, followed by extended skin contact to build depth and structure. Aged for 12 months in French oak (30% new), using only a select few barrels to create this limited release.

The Ironstone Road vineyard’s iron-rich, free-draining soils produced concentrated fruit with structure and intensity. The 2021 vintage delivered balance between power and refinement, ideal for a structured, age-worthy Syrah.

97 Points | Winestate Magazine 2023

97 Points | Huon Hooke 2023

95 Points | Australian Wine Showcase 2022

95 Points | Patrick Eckel, the Wine Review

95 Points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2022

93 Points | Gary Walsh, Wine Front

93 Points | Rod Phillips, Canada 2022

96 Points | Wine Current, Canada 2022

95 Points | Tony Love, Wine Pilot 2023

92 Points | James Suckling 2023

92 Points | The Wine Advocate 2024

Gold Medal + 93 Points | International Cool Climate Wine Show 2024

Serving

Best served at 16–18°C. 

Ideal with steak, lamb, duck or bold, flavour-driven dishes.

Style

A fuller-bodied Syrah style with richness and spice, balanced by smooth tannins. 

Is this a heavy Shiraz?
It is fuller and more structured than typical cool-climate styles, but still refined.  

Can it age?
Yes, 8–12+ years, developing savoury complexity.  

What makes it unique?
A single clone, single vineyard Syrah from ironstone soils, made from just a few selected barrels.  

What does “Tyre Fitter” mean? 
This wine is named after Basil, the father of Sidewood's owner & vigneron Cassandra Inglis.