JamesSuckling.com reviews OSSA new releases

OSSA Chardonnay 2022
96 points
This sits on the edge of reduction, with plenty of flashy generosity, giving aromas of lemon confit, oyster shells, lime leaves and flint. The textural, medium-bodied palate has bright acidity and a nervy edge of minerality beneath the power and weight. Saline, pithy and tense. Very appealing. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

OSSA Pinot Noir 2023
95 points
Floral, perfumed and quite expressive, showing aromas of cherries, wild red berries, bark, pomegranate, cranberries and red-apple skin. The midweight palate has firmly framed tannins and a high-tension mouthfeel, finishing with a mineral, almost stony edge. There’s a fine balance of structure and freshness here, built for ageing. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

OSSA Syrah 2023
96 points
Highly perfumed, showing aromas of violets, blueberry bush, apricot blossoms, white pepper and black cherries. The mid weight palate has finely tuned tannins with a floral, herbal and meaty finish. A serious wine, showing all the hallmarks of a great cool-vintage, northern-Rhone syrah. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

OSSA ‘Belbrook’ Syrah 2024
96 points
Perfumed and savory, showing aromas of blackberries, raspberries and mulberries with black pepper, beets, cocoa and cured meats. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity and finely tuned tannins, giving flavors of dark cherries, plum skin, tapenade, graphite and spices. A mineral edge adds tension, leading to a long, precise finish that shows both freshness and depth. Drink or hold. Screw cap.