Rich & complex with finely structured tannins
Displaying layers of dark berry fruit, lifted florals & savoury spice notes
Perfect with scotch filet or pan seared venison medallions
Tohu Hawke's Bay Syrah 2016
Tohu Hawke's Bay Syrah 2016
Description
- Oaked
- Dark berries & plums
- Lifted florals
- Peppery spice
A deep luminous purple hue in the glass, this Hawkes Bay Syrah displays rich and complex layers of dark berry fruit, lifted florals and savoury spice notes on the nose; leading to a finely balanced palate of concentrated black plum with hints of peppery spice. With finely structured tannins leading to a smooth finish, this wine has both length and power.
Hawkes Bay is New Zealand’s premium area for the production of full bodied red wines, and has become world-renowned for its Syrah wines. The 2015/2016 growing season in the region began with a cool and wet Spring that moved into a particularly hot and dry Summer - allowing for excellent ripening conditions in the vines. Humid conditions in late March were mitigated by meticulous vineyard management; resulting in clean fruit at optimal ripeness levels being harvested in early to mid April.
Carefully hand-harvested fruit is lightly crushed and destemmed into open-top fermenters, before undergoing a cold soak period. Once signs of fermentation are observed the must is gently warmed and then inoculated with yeasts purposely selected to enhance the grapes natural varietal characteristics. A rapid fermentation then ensues - with temperatures pecking at around 30˚ to 33˚C. Post fermentation the resulting wine underwent a time of maceration on skins before being pressed to old French old barriques and stored in our purpose-built barrel hall for up to 12 months – allowing the wine to mature and soften. Once ready the wine is pulled from barrel and gently fined and filtered before being bottled in mid-March 2017.
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We have not tasted this wine, we know it and love it!
Martha - 29/04/2020
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