Tasting Note We have not had the opportunity to produce a
Black Label Syrah since the renowned 2002
vintage. Hence we are very excited about this
release – arguably the finest Syrah we have
produced to date.
A wine of exceptional balance and elegance
exhibiting classic spicy, cracked pepper
aromas, enhanced by subtle oak characters
from 18 months aging in French oak barriques.
The palate is generous with lovely soft, ripe
tannins, giving great fullness and length of
flavour.
The perfect wine to complement a mediumrare
peppered steak. Cellar for 5+ years with
confidence.
Accolades Silver - International Wine Challenge, London, 2011.
Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards, London, 2011
Bronze - International Wine Challenge, London, 2010
Commended - Decanter World Wine Awards, London, 2010
90/100 (4.5 stars) Sam Kim, December 2010.
84/100 - Bob Campbell, April 2010
Reviews A complex nose displaying dark plum, cedar, spice and game characters. The palate is medium-full and smooth with lovely mid palate weight and fine tannins leading to a gently drying finish. A well structured Syrah just starting to show some bottle matured complexity. At its best: now to 2013. Sam Kim, Dec 2010.
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Wine Detail
Grape Variety - Syrah
Region - Hawkes Bay
Wine Analysis Date of Harvest - 20/24 April, 2007 Brix at Harvest - 24° Fermentation - Stainless Steel Maturation - New and 1yr French oak - 18 months Malo-lactic - 100% Bottling Date - November 6, 2009 Alcohol Volume - 13.6% Acidity - 5.6g/L pH - 3.64 |
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