2021 Syrah

This wine was made from 100% MS Clone Syrah grown on the stony and sandy lower terrace of the vineyard. The grapes were wild fermented in open top tanks.  The ferment also included a 3% Viognier whole bunch component for added complexity.  Gentle hand plunging was used for extraction, and the wine was then held on skins for 4 weeks of post ferment maceration to build richness. The wine was then pressed and racked to French oak barriques where it was aged for 9 months. The final blend has a 10% new oak component and 50% second fill.

ANALYSIS

pH 3.66
TA 5.6g/L
Alc 13.0%

TASTING NOTES 

Brooding and savoury, this wine shows alluring gamey spice and toasted notes with fragrant dark berry fruits aromas.  Rich and flavoursome on the palate with concentrated tart berry fruit, soft fine tannins and juicy acidity giving a long and delicious finish.

AWARDS

Silver Medal National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand
Silver Regional Aotearoa Wine Competition
93 Points Cameron Douglas