• French oak
• Plum & violets
• Black pepper
• Plush tannins

"Varietal and vibrant with a bouquet of dark cherry and black currant, dark red apple and violet floral moments. Youthful and enticing. On the palate - flavours match the nose with black currant first then plum and raspberry finishing with cherry and baking spices. Plenty of acidity and fine tannins add texture and mouthfeel. Great drinking from 2022 through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2022

"It’s delightfully fruited and inviting on the nose with blueberry, dark plum, violet, almond and olive notes with a hint of pepper spice. The succulent palate delivers supple mouthfeel and smooth texture, well supported by fine polished tannins. Beautifully proportioned and balanced, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2022

"Deep, ruby-red with a purple hue, slightly lighter on the rim. The nose is full, packed with blackberries, dark plums melded with a marked herbaceousness, mint, lavender and black pepper. Medium-full bodied, blackberries, plums have a ripe core, enriched cocoa, vanilla followed by black pepper, mint and lavender. The fruit has concentration and balanced ripeness, showing youth and herb details. Ripe tannin coated the palate with cocoa powder, leaving a drying finish. This is a plush Syrah with attractive fruit, herbaceous and spice layers. Match with barbeque lamb and beef over the next 3-4 years" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Feb 2022

With bright crimson hues, this delicious syrah is bursting with blue fruits, plum, violets, and spice. There’s a lovely earthiness on the palate with notes of raspberry, florals and just a touch of black pepper coming through. Plush tannins and a robust mouthfeel round off the finish.

A compelling new arrival to the Black Cottage range, from New Zealand's premium red wine region. The grapes for this Syrah were harvested predominantly from the Bridge Pa Triangle subregion of Hawke’s Bay. The wine was matured with French oak for 10 months.

Food Pairing: Pair with braised beef and barbecued vegetables.