The 2016 Bekkers Syrah Grenache is one of the benchmark Rhône-style blends from McLaren Vale, built on a 69% Syrah / 31% Grenache composition sourced from carefully selected old-vine parcels across the region. The nose is highly perfumed and complex, showing black cherry, blueberry and blackberry, layered with violet, lavender and exotic spice, alongside subtle savoury notes. There is a clear emphasis on aromatic lift and elegance, rather than heavy extraction or overt oak.
On the palate, it is full-bodied yet remarkably silky, offering dark fruit, spice and mineral complexity, supported by a creamy, seamless texture and fine tannins. What defines Bekkers is texture - the wine is powerful but never aggressive, with a long, supple and layered finish. The winemaking (whole bunch, natural fermentation, large-format oak) is designed to preserve purity, spice and finesse, avoiding the typical "jammy Barossa" profile and instead delivering a more Rhône-inspired, elegant structure.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is exactly the kind of wine we position as a "premium Australian Rhône blend" - one of the most serious expressions of Syrah/Grenache in Australia. It’s a perfect recommendation for customers who enjoy Northern Rhône (Côte-Rôtie / Saint-Joseph) or elegant Barossa Shiraz, but want something more refined, perfumed and textural. This is not a heavy wine - it’s about silk, spice and precision. Drink with decanting now or cellar for 10–15+ years, pairing beautifully with lamb, game or slow-cooked dishes.
