The Adaption vineyard is a tiny 2 acre organically farmed plot in Harcourt sitting around 400m above sea level just adjacent to Mount Alexander. The Syrah vines are just under 30 years old, on their own roots and currently dry grown with no sprays, herbicides, fertilisers or pesticides used at any time. We leave the grass to grow long right up until harvest where it is slashed to enable more comfortable picking free of snake scares. Consisting decomposed granite soils with enormous blocks standing out in bold relief scattered throughout the vineyard. This fruit is just so special, its all about the granite!   

Some Adaption wines are fermented in imported Georgian Qvevri buried in Harcourt 5 minutes up the road from the Adaption vineyard.

Georgia's winemaking heritage goes back 8,000 years (well before western Europe even thought of turning grapes into wine) and centres on the Qvevri, a cavernous terra-cotta pot shaped like an egg, lined with beeswax and buried to the mouth underground. 

Our Qvevri are made by the renowned master Zaliko Bojadze in Imereti Georgia. We use pumps only when absolutely necessary and all our wines are hand bottled, corked and labelled. Our production is very small. We love the Qvevris, they have a special energy that produces unique tasting wines. 

This organically farmed Syrah from the Adaption Harcourt vineyard is a true expression of love for acidity. Harvested early at 12 Baume, the grapes undergo whole bunch flotation style carbonic maceration submerged in free run Syrah rosé juice for six days before fermenting in buried Qvevri for nine months then resting in bottle for a minimum of 12 months. 

Styled as a vin de table, this light and pretty Syrah will have you'll thinking you're in Arbois at Le Bistrot des Claquets drinking Poulsard. Expect vibrant acidity, delicate tannins, and a smooth, luscious mouthfeel. Chill it for an extra thrill. 

Unfiltered, unfined and zero sulphur.