SYRAH
HAWKS BAY | NEW ZEALAND
This beautifully fragrant Reserve Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels district in Hawke’s Bay displays blackberry, dark plum and toasted nut characters with subtle black pepper and violet complexity. Rich and fruit driven, with a velvety texture and a sweet spicy finish.
Vintage | 2019
Range | Estate | RESERVE | Jewelstone
Awards
5 STARS | Wine Orbit
TASTING NOTES
The nose shows excellent varietal typicity with black pepper notes, sweet spice and bright, black fruit aromas. The palate is soft and elegant with vibrant red berry character, nuances of ripe blackberry and black cherry with a subtle pepperiness on the finish.
"The wine is textural and rich in style with a fine finish showing great persistence and freshness"
RECOMMENDED FOOD AND BBQ PAIRINGS
Slow Cooked Beef Casserole
Grass Fed Beef Brisket
BBQ Portobello Burger
PRODUCT DETAILS
Vintage | 2019
Grape Variety | 100% Syrah
Alc/Vol | 12.9%
Range | Reserve
Wine Maker | Paul Mooney
Serving Temperature | 16-18C
Aging | 12 Months in French Oak
Cellaring | Potential to age gracefully for five to ten years.
Vineyars | The fruit for this Reserve Syrah was grown on Mission Estate's Gimblett Gravels vineyards – Mere Road (52%) and Gimblett Road (48%). Both sites are planted with the iconic Mass Select (MS) clone. The vineyards were crop thinned and leaf plucked around the bunch zone to promote ripening and intensity of fruit flavour.
BLACKBERRIES, PLUMS & VOILETS
Aromas of blackberries, plums, and violets on the nose. Velvety tannins and balanced acidity give this wine a soft and pleasant mouthfeel. Fresh berries delight the palate along with a touch of milk chocolate and cracked black pepper"
Diana Hawkins
- Reviewer’s company