{"title":"Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eBold, spicy, and full of character, Syrah is known for its rich dark fruit flavours, peppery notes, and smooth, velvety finish. Whether you're after a deep and brooding red or something more elegant and refined, expect power and finesse from this complex grape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"man-o-war-dreadnought-waiheke-island-syrah-2020","title":"Man O' War Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah 2020","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Big, ripe and complex red with pleasing purity and impressive power that is clearly the product of a favourable vintage. It has drinkability although it is a wine that will certainly repay keeping\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Reiew, Feb 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tClassic Dreadnought, smoky peat, earthy crushed rock overlaid with blueberry, dark berry, and dried herbs. The palate is athletic with a ripped middleweight physique, an artful display of power and control. The fruit is ripe, coating the core of tannin and acidity, which is supported by a sinew of stem inclusion further balanced by a highquality framework of oak. 2020 Dreadnought continues its run as a unique and unorthodox Syrah from an excellent vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2020 was an excellent year for Syrah, dry during the months of harvest, ripe and low yielding. Our Dreadnought Syrah comes from steep hillside vineyards and is carefully hand-harvested before delivery to the winery. Each vineyard is fermented, pressed, and aged in oak separately and tasted from barrel throughout its life allowing the winemakers every opportunity to understand each site for a particular vintage. 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Medium-bodied, with good mid-palate density and plenty of tannin, it should round into form once bottled and drink well for a 7-8 years.\" Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFull, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487853912381,"sku":null,"price":234.03,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/7705-1.jpg?v=1729028702"},{"product_id":"squawking-magpie-gimblett-gravels-stoned-crow-syrah-2013","title":"Squawking Magpie Gimblett Gravels Stoned Crow Syrah 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep purple in colour. Fragrant and penetrating aromas of boysenberry and vanilla overlaid with nuances of mixed spice and red rose. Supple and generous in the mouth with warm, ripe red and black fruit flavours laced with finely crushed spice and a hint of black liquorice. A refreshing acidity and very fine tannins give the Stoned Crow Syrah elegance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDrink and enjoy now or cellar carefully for 3-8 years to gain extra depth and complexity. Further cellaring for up to 20 years will continue to add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2013 growing season was the true Goldilocks season. Everything was “just right” and the grapes made perfectly balanced wines that showed approachability from the fermenting vat onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Syrah was handpicked at ideal maturity in perfect weather conditions. To add extra interest and complexity to the Stoned Crow Syrah winemakers included 5% of whole bunches in our small fermenting vats. The fermentation was carried out by natural yeast and after carefully monitored post ferment maceration; the new wine was run off to small French barrels. The wine matured for 18 months in these barrels (20% new), before a very light fresh egg white fining and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"SquawkingMagpie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487894937917,"sku":null,"price":209.55,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8799-1.jpg?v=1729029036"},{"product_id":"guigal-cotes-du-rhone-red-2013-france","title":"Guigal Cotes-Du-Rhone Red 2013 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFull, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t50% Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5% Mourvedre. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487900442941,"sku":null,"price":234.04,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/8939-1.jpg?v=1729029079"},{"product_id":"guigal-cotes-du-rhone-red-2014-france","title":"Guigal Cotes-Du-Rhone Red 2014 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The 2014 Côtes du Rhône is more open and approachable than the 2013 and has an elegant, charming feel as well as lots of black cherries, spice and Provençal herbs. Drink it over the coming 5-6 years\" Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep and dark red with a shiny complextion in the glass with a fresh fruit nose. The bouquet carries red berries and spices, which are followed by a full, round and racy palate.  The tanins are rounded and smooth making this wine a full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe blend is 50 % Syrah, 40 % Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre with these varities grown in varied soils of sediment, limestone \u0026amp; granite. The average age of the vines is 35 years. Following harvest the juce was processed through traditional winemakeing methods, with temperature controlled fermentation and long soaking on the skins. Aging takes place over the following 1 ½ years in oak foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: A great match with cold meats, cheese and red meat dishes in particular those featuring game birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49487944810813,"sku":null,"price":234.04,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/9906-1.jpg?v=1729029379"},{"product_id":"chapoutier-cotes-du-rhone-belleruche-2017-france","title":"Chapoutier Côtes-du-Rhône Belleruche 2017 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It is superbly fruited and gorgeously expressed on the nose showing blackberry, dark plum, roasted almond and olive characters, leading to a concentrated palate that is plump and succulent. The wine offers terrific fruit power and intensity, brilliantly supported by silky texture and fine, chalky tannins, finishing persistent and firm. At its best: now to 2022. $25.00. NZ Distributor: Eurovintage. Nov 2018\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep garnet red in the glass with an intense, fruity nose with blackcurrant \u0026amp; raspberry. These are complemented by notes of white pepper. This wine is juicy, powerful and fruity with red fruits notes on the palate, with lovely roasted notes. There are silky and delicate tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Côtes du Rhône vineyard is one of the oldest in France. More than two thousand years ago, Vienna was a prestigeous metropolis and first planted vineyards there.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488010379581,"sku":"CH1BELRO17","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11188-1.jpg?v=1729029801"},{"product_id":"haha-hawke-s-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Haha Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Bright and attractively fruited, the inviting bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, violet, mixed spice and toasted nut characters. The palate is fruit-expressive and fleshy, delivering youthful fruit intensity and silky mouthfeel, leading to a lingering smooth finish. Immediately appealing with sweet berry flavours and supple texture. At its best: now to 2021\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA deep red with a youthful purple hue in the glass this Syrah offers lifted aromas of juicy plum and blueberry along with soft floral notes and a hint of lavender. Fresh and delicious palate with smooth tannins. Luscious flavours of plum and dark cherries with subtle truffle and pepper notes. Fresh and delicious with lovely floral notes and a hint of spice, this wine is sure to be a festive favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA warm, early season in Hawke’s Bay with settled weather from early April resulted in an exceptional wine with a silky smooth palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIn Maori Hãhã means savoury and luscious, tasty and delicious, and once you’ve tried their wines, we think you’ll agree. A toast to the New Zealand we call home, their talented winemakers and dedicated growers create our wines from sustainable vineyards in the world-famous wine-making regions of Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA family owned wine company, Hãhã pride themselves on making high quality, great value wines that bring people together – friends and family, young and old, and from near and far.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Magnificent with barbequed venison and grilled vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Haha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488016900413,"sku":null,"price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11375-1.jpg?v=1729029863"},{"product_id":"babich-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Babich Hawke's Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This has very attractive, spicy, fragrant lift. Nicely played, fragrant oak adds complexity to the plums and blackberries. The palate has a smooth, supple and juicy array of sweetly spiced blueberries and blackberries and a fresh finish\" James Suckling, 2018 \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine offers delicate raspberry and floral flavours in a light, fresh and peppery style. Aromas of dark plum, cherry, and boysenberry with vanilla. Medium weight and supple with a sweet fruited entry of raspberry and blackberry. Savoury leather and dried herbs join on the mid-palate and spice notes linger.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFrom our estate-owned vineyards in both the Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa Triangle regions and sometimes co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier. The grapes were harvested from our Hawke’s Bay vineyards and gently crushed into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Vigorous cap management during the height of ferment ensured good extraction of colour and tannin. After extended time on skins to promote tannin evolution, the wine was then run off to French oak. It matured for eleven months prior to blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBabich's winemaking philosophy is simple. They seek out superior vineyard sites in the right regions, and plant them with the ideal grape varieties chosen to match the land and the climate. The Hawkes Bay region is blessed with a superb climate for viticulture – sufficiently cool to ripen grapes slowly, yet warm and sunny enough to promote optimum fruit ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Makes an ideal partner to strongly flavoured foods such as balsamic marinated steak or an antipasto platter of salami, artichokes, olives and sun dried tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488019390781,"sku":"BA1GSYR617","price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11437-1.jpg?v=1729029884"},{"product_id":"guigal-cotes-du-rhone-red-2015-france","title":"Guigal Côtes du Rhône Red 2015 (France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This reliable red from the Southern Rhône offers complex aromas of dark plum, mixed berry, warm spice, smoked game and toasted almond on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is supple and smooth. The wine offers generosity as well as structure, making it a terrific food partner. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The 2015 Côtes du Rhône marks a terrific return to form for this cuvée. It's intense and peppery, with concentrated black cherry fruit, a medium to full-bodied palate and long finish\" Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep and dark red with a shiny complextion in the glass with a fresh fruit nose. The bouquet carries red berries and spices, which are followed by a full, round and racy palate.  The tanins are rounded and smooth making this wine a full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe blend is 50 % Syrah, 40 % Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre with these varities grown in varied soils of sediment, limestone \u0026amp; granite. The average age of the vines is 35 years. Following harvest the juce was processed through traditional winemakeing methods, with temperature controlled fermentation and long soaking on the skins. Aging takes place over the following 1 ½ years in oak foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: A great match with cold meats, cheese and red meat dishes in particular those featuring game birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488022405437,"sku":null,"price":255.24,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11501-1.jpg?v=1729029906"},{"product_id":"te-awa-single-estate-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Te Awa Single Estate Hawkes Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u0026lt;p\u0026gt; The 2017 Te Awa Syrah is a delicate and fragrant wine. Aromas of dark berries are complemented by spicy pepper and attractive floral notes. The palate is complex with sweet fruit flavours of blueberry and raspberry balanced by notes of cedar and the typical Gimblett Gravel\u0026amp;#39;s minerality. Medium weight on the palate, the natural acidity and supple tannins give the wine lovely freshness and persistence.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u0026lt;p\u0026gt; The Te Awa Single Estate Syrah is sourced from their premium vineyard blocks located on the world famous Gimblett Gravels soil, renowned for growing highquality Syrah. These vines are of the \u0026amp;ldquo;Mass Select\u0026amp;rdquo; clone, a legendary Hawke\u0026amp;#39;s Bay clone derived from vines characterised by superior performance over many generations. The vineyard blocks were intensively managed during the season to produce low yielding high-quality fruit of optimal ripeness.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u0026lt;p\u0026gt; The start of the 2017 growing season was very warm and dry followed by frequent rainfall throughout the harvest period. The Syrah grapes were harvested, destemmed, and tipped directly into opentop vats. The grapes were allowed to ferment spontaneously with native vineyard yeasts and minimal cap management throughout the ferment resulted in a gentle extraction of flavour. Once dry, the wine was drawn off the skins and aged for a total of 14 months in 300L French oak hogshead barrels (35% new), before being blended and prepared for bottling.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u0026lt;p\u0026gt; \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Suitable for gluten free diets!\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"VillaMaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488023388477,"sku":"TAESYRHH176Z","price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11522-1.jpg?v=1729029913"},{"product_id":"vidal-reserve-gimblett-gravels-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Vidal Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFragrant spice, dark red berry and floral notes combine on a balanced and textured palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit for this wine was grown in the Omahu Gravels (55%) and Twyford Gravels (45%) Vineyards situated in the heart of the acclaimed Gimblett Gravels grape-growing district. Gimblett Gravels soils are made up of relatively recent alluvial deposits of gravel and varying degrees of silt and sand. Naturally, free draining and low vigour soils, meticulous vineyard management and the 2017 growing season produced grapes with intense varietal character, depth and clarity of flavour. Naturally low yields and “green harvesting” has resulted in good fruit concentration and richness, balanced with fresh natural acidity, typical of our region and wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIndividual vineyard parcels were harvested, destemmed, lightly crushed and fermented as small batches, mainly in open top fermenters. During ferment, the batches were gently hand plunged and pumped over the skins to extract desirable tannin, flavour and colour. The wines were then pressed off and run to French oak barrels where they completed malolactic fermentation over spring. After resting in barrel for 17 months (30% new), the batches were lightly fined, naturally settled, blended and filtered before bottling in November 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Venison, beef and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"VillaMaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488023421245,"sku":"VDSSYRHH176Z","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11523-1.jpg?v=1729029914"},{"product_id":"black-barn-hawkes-bay-syrah-2016","title":"Black Barn Hawke's Bay Syrah 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRuby with deep purple hues in the glass. The bouquet showcases white spice, cherry, bramble and floral notes with a restratined vanillin oak presence. This wine has a fine front palate that progresses to elegant fruit tannins, with bright acidity leading to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIndividual vineyard parcels were selectively picked. The majority was de-stemmed with sorting to open top red fermentation tanks. Hand plunged three times a day. A small parcel was whole cluster fermented with a portion of Viognier. This gives an added layer of complexity. The wine remained on skins for 14-21 days then pressed to barrel or tank for natural Malolactic fermentation. Maturation - elevage for 14 months prior to final blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBlack Barn take an approach of making Syrah in a more elegant style using winemaking more in line with Burgundy. Think of it as ‘‘Double shot Pinot’’.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488026829117,"sku":null,"price":163.86,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11602-1.jpg?v=1729029941"},{"product_id":"huntaway-reserve-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Huntaway Reserve Hawke's Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGenerous yet elegant this Syrah displays an abundance of ripe sweet dark plums and dark berries with pepper and spice and integrated smooth supple tannins. This Syrah displays dark sweet fruit with hints of black pepper and spice. Generous yet elegant this wine has an abundance of ripe sweet plums, dark berries with pepper and spice and integrated smooth supple tannins. Beautifully balanced with smoky toasty oak, this complex wine will soften and develop more savoury notes with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from selected vineyard blocks in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, and matured in fine grained French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHawke's Bay experienced fine, warm and dry weather, ideal for balanced vine growth and fruit development. February was exceptional, warm and fine weather persisted well into early Autumn, allowing the luxury of picking at optimal maturity. Sourced from selected vineyard blocks in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, and matured in fine grained oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was gently de-stemmed, then crushed into small fermenters that were both pumped over and punched down up to three times daily through the active phase of fermentation. After fermentation was complete each tank was left on skins for an extended maceration period to aid the integration and softening of the tannins. This post-fermentation maceration lasted up to an additional 20 days, giving a total time on skins of 26 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: An ideal match for a wide range of highly flavoured red meats and game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488032989501,"sku":null,"price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"mystery-single-vineyard-gimblett-gravels-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Mystery Single Vineyard Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A gorgeous rendition of the variety; the beautifully perfumed bouquet shows sweet cherry, dark plum, vanilla, cedar and subtle cocoa characters, leading to a concentrated palate that is refined and poised. The wine offers pristine fruit flavours together with a delightfully flowing mouthfeel, elegantly structured by juicy acidity and polished tannins. At its best: now to 2024\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPremium single vineyard grapes from a great vintage have produced a lovely perfumed, dark concentrated wine. Seamless, with supple tannins this Syrah delivers a smooth and spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe region from which this Mystery wine hails from is synonymous with the production of world-renowned wines. From the very first plantings, emphasis has been placed on creating outstanding wines by focusing on viticultural excellence. The winemaking team have a firm belief that great wine comes from great grapes. 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The palate is equally appealing with succulent fruit intensity and plump mouthfeel, well supported by silky texture and fine tannins, leading to a long, comforting finish. At its best: now to 2021\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep red purple colour, intense black fruit aromas combined with a hint of spice. 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The palate is equally attractive with excellent weight and intensity, wonderfully complemented by fleshy texture and silky tannins. At its best: now to 2023\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe colour is a deep ruby red. The nose reveals powerful aromas of wild berries and spices, truly typical from the syrah grape. On the palate, strong flavours of blackcurrant and red berries surround a smooth fruit on the back of the wine. The finish has lots of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis cuvée is produced using only Syrah vines, planted in the southern part of the Ardèche region. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t100% of the grapes are destemmed before the wine-making, which takes place in closed tanks for approximately 15 days. Extraction is helped by daily pumping over. Fermentation temperatures are controlled and maintained between 82F and 86F. After pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks. Maturing takes place in vats in order to preserve the fruit aromas. The wines are racked regularly to allow natural stabilisation of their components. 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It is supple and smooth with succulent fruit intensity, leading to a lengthy flavoursome finish. At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIntense, dark ruby with a plum-like hue. The nose is classically Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and liquorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it unique in the Côtes-du-Rhône category.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced from a Mediterranean climate with a prevailing \"Mistral\" wind. This harsh wind, both necessary and beneficial to the vines' development, is caused by the difference between the Southern and Northern Rhône's atmospheric pressures. Highly seasonal rainfall, hot temperatures and abundant sunshine are also characteristic of this region. All the grapes are de-stemmed and fermentation and maceration take place in closed vats for approximately 15 days. Daily pumping over ensures proper extraction. Fermentation temperature is controlled between 82°F and 86°F (28°C and 30°C). After de-vatting, pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats. The wines are kept in vats to preserve fruit aromas. They are racked regularly in order to allow their components to stabilize naturally. 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Good value at this price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBright plum red in the glass with thin purple rim. Earthy aromas with dark fruits, spices and savoury notes. Bright ripe plum flavours with hints of dried herbs, tobacco leaf and a long savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSourced exclusively from the Plateau vineyard within the reputed Gimblett Gravels wine growing district of Hawkes Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488047145277,"sku":"14901-6","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12103-1.jpg?v=1729030107"},{"product_id":"big-bunch-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Big Bunch Hawke's Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"It is elegantly lifted on the nose showing cranberry, dark plum, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a juicy palate that is gently weighted and rounded. The wine offers bright fruit flavours as well as subtle savoury complexity, leading to a lingering smooth finish. Friendly and easy to enjoy\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep crimson in colour with bright berry fruit, violet and savoury pepper aromas. The palate tastes of plums, fruit spice and wild herbs, complimented by silky smooth tannins. This is a supple wine with real drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHawke’s Bay enjoyed another settled season in 2017. Grapes were harvested towards the end of April, as is normal for Syrah. The combination of Hawke’s Bay soils and climate produce a pure expression of Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were gently destemmed leaving a percentage of whole berries in the ferment. We used open top fermenters with regular plunging, then it was gently pressed and post malo aged with oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488047472957,"sku":null,"price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12113-1.jpg?v=1729030111"},{"product_id":"mills-reef-reserve-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Mills Reef Reserve Hawke's Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican \u0026amp; French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBoysenberry \u0026amp; vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSupple tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis delicious Syrah conveys boysenberry fruit and peppery spice, with a hint of vanilla and toasty oak. Full bodied and imbued with supple integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis superior wine was sourced from grapes mainly grown on Mere Road Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels District (harvested on the 29th of March), plus a smaller portion from Moteo Vineyard in the low- lying Puketapu Hills (harvested on the 25th of March) in optimum condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThree parcels from carefully chosen rows were vinified separately. After a three day cold soak to extract important colour and flavour components, the musts were fermented with selected yeasts in closed-top stainless steel vats, with diligent cap management, before the resulting wine parcels were pressed off the skins. They were then aged for eleven months in quality oak, 56% American and 44% French, of which 26% was new wood. The three parcels were then brought together on 26 March 2019. The final wine is un-fined, but filtered just before bottling under Stelvin screwcap closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tReserve wines are from low-yielding vines producing superior grapes showing intense fruit flavours and pure varietal expression. The winemaking philosophy is to achieve “balance” of flavour, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: This complex wine is eminently enjoyable on its own or to accompany your favourite red meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WinePortfolio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488050159933,"sku":null,"price":131.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12184-1.jpg?v=1729030136"},{"product_id":"fromm-marlborough-syrah-2017","title":"Fromm Marlborough Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Exhibiting precision as well as complexity, this outstanding rendition shows perfumed aromas of Black Doris plum, raspberry, thyme, tar and toasted almond characters. The palate is equally stunning with exceptional fruit purity and flowing mouthfeel, brilliantly framed by seamlessly integrated chalky tannins. At its best: 2020 to 2030\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Elegant and moderately dense syrah with a strong herbal, floral influence waving the cool-climate flag, plus red berry, pepper and spice flavours. A bright, high energy wine with its own distinctive character\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Certified organic, the 2017 vintage (4*) was hand-harvested, blended with a splash of Viognier (2 per cent), fermented with indigenous yeasts, and matured for 19 months in French oak barrels (less than 10 per cent new). Fullish in colour, it is a fresh, medium-bodied wine, vividly varietal, with strong, plummy, peppery flavours, gentle acidity and supple tannins. 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Since 1992 the team have quietly developed a reputation for crafting distinctive single vineyard wines that genuinely illustrate the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488053600573,"sku":null,"price":233.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12268-1.jpg?v=1729030165"},{"product_id":"redmetal-vineyards-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Redmetal Vineyard's Hawkes Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDark fruit with a touch of cracked pepper and soft, approachable tannins provide great drinkability. Supple and well balanced, it will continue to develop over 4-6 years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit for this wine was destemmed to tank. Hand plunged in small open fermenters, then pressed to tank for MLF.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tRedmetal Vineyards began in 1991 with the purchase of a north facing block of prime viticultural land in Hawkes Bay, a region renowned for it's agricultural excellence.  The vineyard is part of an ancient riverbed that once carried rock down to the east coast from the steep Ruahine ranges that form part of the spine of New Zealand?s North Island. These free-draining river deposited gravels (locally known as red metals) form the basis of the major fine wine producing areas within Hawkes Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTheir vineyards situated at the south western edge of the Heretaunga Plains, in the acclaimed Bridge Pa Triangle sub-region of Hawkes Bay, 10 minutes drive from the city of Hastings. 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Beautiful aromatics of violet, dark rose, freshly cracked pepper and boysenberry. Wonderful fruit purity on the palate balanced with precise acidity and fine, dusty tannins for a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2017 vintage saw a warm and dry summer, with a wet final ripening period.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand harvested grapes were fermented in open top stainless steel tanks before being aged in French oak barriques (18% new) for 16 months. 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The wine was bottled on 27th March 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEstablished in 2003, Elephant Hill located within a stone’s throw of the Pacific Ocean on the idyllic Te Awanga coast of Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island. The winemaking at Elephant Hill is driven by tradition while not losing sight of what innovation can bring to the blend. Their aim is to make wines that are balanced, elegant and a true expression of the vineyards they come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Procure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488058286397,"sku":null,"price":203.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12397-1.jpg?v=1729030207"},{"product_id":"schubert-wairarapa-syrah-2015","title":"Schubert Wairarapa Syrah 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Dark, deep red colour with garnet hues, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is firmly packed and intense with deep aromas of savoury dark-red and black berried fruits along with oak spice, black pepper and layers of complexing earthy notes along with game and undergrowth, unfolding violet florals. Medium-full bodied, the palate has a rich and well-concentrated core of savoury dark-red and blackberry fruit entwined with spice, pepper and earth, unfolding some dark herb and game nuances intermixed with violet florals. The fruit richness and vibrancy is underlined by good tannin extraction and structure with lacy acidity providing energy and tension. The wine carries to a lingering finish of spices and pepper. This is a rich, concentrated, savoury Syrah with earthy dark berry fruit, spices, pepper with nuances of game and dark herbs on a vigorous palate with structure and tension. Match with roasted game meat dishes over the next 6+ years\" Raymond Chan, Sep 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis wine displays a vivid purple hue with beautiful cool climate aromas of forest floor, cold coals, layers of spice, cinnamon bark and char with lifted floral notes. A youthful vibrant entrance of lovely ripe whole berries, open fires, leading into layers of forest floor lingering spice with structured firm and gamey tannins. A wine full of life and vigour with a long cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHand-picked and 100% de-stemmed. Fermentation in stainless steel vats and maceration for 3 weeks. 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Savoury leather and dried herbs join on the mid-palate and spice notes linger.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were harvested from our Hawke’s Bay vineyards and gently crushed into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Vigorous cap management during the height of ferment ensured good extraction of colour and tannin. After extended time on skins to promote tannin evolution, the wine was then run off to French oak. It matured for eleven months prior to blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBabich's winemaking philosophy is simple. They seek out superior vineyard sites in the right regions, and plant them with the ideal grape varieties chosen to match the land and the climate. 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Vineyards for this wine were selected for their ability to ripen expressive flavours and fine tannins at slightly earlier picking and, in general these vineyards are the cooler sites around cactus Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHandpicked and meticulously sorted, the fruit was destemmed into vat and allowed to soak at ambient temperature for a few days until the native cellar yeast kicked off fermentation. A small percentage of the vats did have some whole bunches in the fermentation at 15% and there is also a small amount of Viognier which was co-fermented (also as whole cluster) with Syrah berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEach vat was pumped over twice daily and sat on skins for 35 days before gentle pressing and delivery to barrel. Allowed to go through wild malolactic fermentation and aged on gross lees for 18 before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: This Syrah is best with all types of roasted, grilled or smoked meat dishes. Pair this Syrah with numerous, winter comfort dishes like cassoulet \u0026amp; grilled steaks. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488062316861,"sku":null,"price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12505-1.jpg?v=1729030243"},{"product_id":"alpha-domus-collection-hawkes-bay-syrah-2017","title":"Alpha Domus Collection Hawke's Bay Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"A lovely elegant style; the complex bouquet shows Black Doris plum, cherry, anise, cedar and subtle savoury notes, leading to a beautifully rounded palate that is plump and supple. The wine offers sweet fruit flavours with spicy undertones, finishing silky and lingering. At its best: now to 2022\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBright, aromatic with vibrant floral aromas of violet, cherries and spice. The fresh palate of ripe red berries coupled with black cherry and olive, soft tannins that have a seam of toasted spice make this a moreish wine. An attractive package that delivers full flavour with silken texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Collection Syrah is a true representation of the Alpha Domus vineyard nestled in the heart of the Bridge Pa Triangle District, producing floral, brighter and soft styles of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSyrah is the most vigorous variety and requires special attention to detail in the vineyard to control growth of the canopy and the yield of fruit. Syrah is also a variety that strongly reflects the place it is grown producing delicate floral reds in cooler regions to inky dark impenetrable in warmer climates. The fruit is 100% destemmed and fermented with selected yeast, to retain the primary fruit freshness the wine was matured in our 5000 litre French oak Cuves during maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFrom its origins in 1989, establishing both vineyard and winery, Alpha Domus was a pioneer in the renowned Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District of Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand family owned, they have always been inspired to create beautiful wines of worth; the importance of quality and expert craftsmanship paramount. 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The wine is nicely structured by fine-grained tannins, finishing succulent and fruity. At its best: now to 2020\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA very beguiling wine, smooth and balanced with expressive aromas of ripe red fruits and a hint of black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes were de-stemmed and crushed then fermented in stainless steel tanks with skin contact at a temperature of 20–22°C. The wine was then aged for 6 months in the stainless steel tanks at 10°C in order to preserve freshness and encapsulate varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCoco di Mama is the lovechild of Tamra Kelly-Washington; one of New Zealand's most gifted winemakers. She has spent over 6 years working full-time as a winemaker in Sicily - so knows the region like the back of her hand. This wine is a real authentic example of the variety. 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The Gimblett Road portion contributes to the structure and sweet spice aromas. The palate is soft, showing dark berry, chocolate and spices with silky tannins giving a fine structure and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit was chosen off free draining gravel soils to produce this wine. Fruit thinning was employed to restrict crop loads and ensure good fruit maturity. The warm dry summer in 2017 ensured the fruit achieved good concentrated and ripe flavours. 75% of the fruit was off our Gimblett and Mere Road vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe fruit was fermented in small fermenters with the fermentation temperatures peaking at 30 degrees. There were daily pump overs that were stopped at the end of fermentation, after which there was a post fermentation maceration of up to three weeks depending on the vat and its development on the skins. Once the finished wine was pressed off the skins, we allowed the natural malo-lactic fermentation to soften acids and enhance mouth-feel. Some portions off our Gimblett Road vineyard was aged in French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Match with Barbecue, especially spareribs or Cheese, especially aged hard cheeses like Gouda and Barbecued and braised chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"MissionEst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488074178877,"sku":null,"price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12828-1.jpg?v=1729030349"},{"product_id":"te-mata-estate-vineyards-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Te Mata Estate Vineyards Hawkes Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"The palate is focused and beautifully weighted, delivering excellent fruit purity backed by fine texture and flowing mouthfeel, leading to a persistent silky finish. Elegant and stylish, this gorgeous syrah shows bright fruit characters of raspberry and Black Doris plum with nuances of violet, black pepper and anise\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep red with a bright purple edge, Estate Vineyards Syrah ’18 has an incredibly inviting fragrance of dark cherry, raspberry, vanilla and allspice. The palate is immediately fullflavoured; a celebration of fresh boysenberry, blueberry, mocha and fine tannin that extends to a long and satisfying finish. With an exquisite level of detail and finesse, Estate Vineyards Syrah ’18 is the perfect addition to any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEstate Vineyards Syrah ’18 was harvested between 19 March and 17 April 2018 from Te Mata Estate’s own vineyards in Hawke’s Bay’s Bridge Pa and Woodthorpe Terraces Triangle sub-regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe individual parcels of syrah from each plot were destemmed for fermentation and remained on skins for extended maceration before pressing. It was then run off to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for five months’ maturation, during which time it was regularly topped and racked. The wine received a traditional egg white fining before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: It is a wonderful accompaniment to all red meats, savoury and lightly spiced dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488077586749,"sku":"TE1WOSY618","price":119.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12923-1.jpg?v=1729030378"},{"product_id":"mystery-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018-01","title":"Mystery Hawke's Bay Syrah 2018 (01)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Charming and attractively fruited, the wine shows a sense of restraint and refinement; the inviting bouquet shows Black Doris plum, spiced cherry, olive and roasted nut characters. It is elegantly weighted and beautifully flowing on the palate with succulent fruit flavours and fine texture, well framed by polished tannins. Lovely balance and harmony\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Varietal, fruity, spicy and toasty. Suggestions of black currant and dark cherry, fruit spices and plum. Some white smoke and brown spices of oak. Dry, spicy, fruity , balanced , youthful and dry. A lovely wine, youthful and fresh, needs time to develop and fullyn integrate. Best from 2021 through 2026\" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA supple spicy Syrah, this wine has aromas of violet and pepper, and rich flavours of blueberry and plum with a dusting of cocoa. This is followed by fine youthful tannins and a fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis is the first bottling of this Mystery Syrah. The fruit for this wine is sourced from mature vines in Hawke’s Bay, where optimal growing conditions ensure high quality yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA combination of plunging and pumping-over was used to ensure maximum flavour and colour extraction from the skins. This in combination with an extended maceration period ensured intense flavouring and colour. This wine was aged in old French Oak for 12 months, before the final blend was assembled. 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Hot and dry conditions from December through to February ensured ripe, flavoursome fruit in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStables Reserve is a fruit driven varietal range produced from small parcels of premium grapes from selected vineyards. These food-friendly wines have good palate weight and are styled to bring out the true varietal character of the region. Stables Reserve offers a sense of history with its name taken from the original Stables where it all started in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay more than 100 years ago. Gentle in style, the Stables range evokes life’s simple pleasures – warmth, hospitality and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Paté, Moroccan lamb or pepperoni pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"MissionEst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488086237501,"sku":null,"price":89.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13161-1.jpg?v=1729030457"},{"product_id":"soho-valentina-waiheke-island-syrah-2018","title":"SOHO Valentina Waiheke Island Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAn elegantly concentrated palate of black berries, black pepper \u0026amp; seductive spices. Nutty oak balanced by fine chocolatey tannins. Violet \u0026amp; black florals lead to a stylish lingering finish with mineral elements. 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The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky in texture, featuring wonderfully integrated tannins. Pure fruit flavours lead the wine to a lengthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2018 Hawkes Bay vintage followed on from offi cially one of the warmest summers on record, which gave red varietals in particular superb conditions for ripening. The white harvest commenced early in March with pressure from rain, however, the majority of the later ripening reds were harvested in excellent condition under welcome blue skies. Fruit was picked and gently destemmed without crushing into open-top fermenters for fermentation with daily plunging to extract fl avour, colour and tannin. Once pressed the wine was matured in 228L French oak barriques of which 18% were new, for 14 months prior to blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Syrah is an excellent food wine, particularly when paired with dishes featuring spice, duck or venison. 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Strong nosed, this Syrah shows aromas of red fruits (cherries, blackcurrant) and spices with delicacy. The attack is concentrated and fruity. On the palate, this wine is powerful with a beautiful structure and silky tannins. The greedier finish is full of red fruits with a very nice length.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tComing from Southern France, this wine is a blend of Syrah from the Rhone Valley and Languedoc. This large Mediterranean area offers an incredible diversity of terriors, soils and landscapes, and this Syrah is a perfect illustration of this complexity. From the soils of clay and limestone, these areas are very sunny and ideal with cool nights. This is a source of complexity in the synthesis of aromas and the balance of the wine. The average age of the vines is 15 to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Syrah grapes were picked at night in order to keep all their aromatic qualities. 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The gorgeously perfumed bouquet shows Black Doris plum, sweet raspberry, violet, olive and toasted almond characters with a whiff of fragrant spice. The palate is concentrated, focused and delightfully flowing with outstanding depth and intensity, while remaining elegant and poised, leading to an extremely long expansive finish. Harmonious, seamless and flawlessly precise. At its best: 2023 to 2035\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Deep, bright, youthful purple\/red colour, with a pronounced spicy, peppery aroma, the palate sweet rich and deep in very elegant, classy fruit flavour. The tannins are ample and refined, balanced and the wine is overall delicious. Black pepper, subtle cloves and other spices. A glorious wine. It has a core of fruit sweetness that is utterly delicious\" Huon Hooke, Nov 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep magenta with an onyx-dark core, Bullnose ’18 has an immediate rich aroma of cinnamon, lavender, ultra-ripe raspberry and black cherry. Lush with plum and boysenberry, the palate has immense depth and is interwoven with black liquorice, spice and velvety chocolate tannins. A deep delight, replete in detail, the 2018 has a classically beautiful Bullnose purity with power, a sumptuous dark heart, and a long, structured, elegant finish. Bullnose ’18 is closed with a natural cork, allowing continued evolution in bottle for eight years from harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVineyard partners Michael Morris and Peter Cowley named Bullnose after an early Morris Cowley car, nicknamed Bullnose due to its distinctive radiator. The bull emblem that appears on the label is drawn from the car’s radiator crest. Separate parcels of fully ripened syrah grapes were hand-harvested from Te Mata Estate’s Bullnose, Hotspur and Isosceles Vineyards between 29 March and 17 April 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe individual lots were each destemmed and given a traditional warm-plunged fermentation. The resulting wines underwent extended maceration on skins before pressing and then a secondary malolactic fermentation. The separate wines were then run to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barriques for 15 months’ maturation. During this time, they were regularly topped and racked, before egg-white fining, blending and then bottling in September 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"EuroVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488110190909,"sku":"TE1BSYR618","price":413.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13820-1.jpg?v=1729030675"},{"product_id":"vidal-reserve-gimblett-gravels-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Vidal Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eNutty oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRed berry \u0026amp; plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFloral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSugar-coated tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Quite a dense and complex Syrah with plum, dark berry, pepper, subtle floral and nutty oak flavours. The wine is cleverly structured with sugar-coated tannins that provide backbone while offering an appealing silkiness. Excellent value at this price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Feb 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFragrant background spice, red berry and floral notes combine on a flavoursome, refreshing and finely textured palate. This perfumed and balanced wine will continue to develop over time and is best enjoyed with food. Best enjoyed 2-5+ years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit for this wine was grown in the Omahu Gravels (65%) and Twyford Gravels (35%) Vineyards situated in the heart of the acclaimed Gimblett Gravels grape-growing district. Gimblett Gravels soils are made up of relatively recent alluvial deposits of gravel and varying degrees of silt and sand. Naturally, freedraining and low vigour soils, meticulous vineyard management and the 2018 season produced grapes with intense varietal character, depth and clarity of flavour. Naturally low yields and “green harvesting” has resulted in good fruit concentration balanced with fresh natural acidity, typical of our region and wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIndividual vineyard parcels were harvested, destemmed, lightly crushed and fermented as small batches in open-top fermenters. During ferment, the batches were gently plunged and pumped over on skins to extract desirable tannin, flavour and colour. The wines were then pressed off and run to French oak barrels where they completed malolactic fermentation. After resting in barrel for 12 months (14% new and balanced seasoned), the batches were lightly eggwhite fined, naturally settled, blended and gently filtered before bottling in July 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Venison, beef and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"VillaMaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488110289213,"sku":"VDSSYRHH186Z","price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13821-1.jpg?v=1729030676"},{"product_id":"te-awa-single-estate-gimblett-gravels-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Te Awa Single Estate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFloral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSupple tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"There’s a neat array of pepper, spice and very rich and plush dark plums and blueberries here with good depth to the palate. This has luxuriant fruit weight that really holds deep and smooth. Drink or hold\" James Suckling, Oct 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 2018 Te Awa Syrah is a delicate and fragrant wine. Aromas of dark berries are complemented by spicy pepper and attractive floral notes. The palate is complex with sweet fruit flavours of blueberry and raspberry balanced by notes of cedar and the typical Gimblett Gravel's minerality. Medium weight on the palate, the natural acidity and supple tannins give the wine lovely freshness and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Te Awa Single Estate Syrah is sourced from the premium vineyard blocks located on the world-famous Gimblett Gravels soil, renowned for growing high quality Syrah. These vines are of the “Mass Select” clone, a legendary Hawke's Bay clone derived from vines characterised by superior performance over many generations. The vineyard blocks were intensively managed during the season to produce low yielding high-quality fruit of optimal ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2018 was an outstanding growing season with warm and dry conditions punctuated with frequent rainfall which helped keep the vineyards healthy. The Syrah grapes were harvested, destemmed, and tipped directly into open-top vats. The grapes were allowed to ferment spontaneously with native vineyard yeasts and minimal cap management throughout the ferment resulted in a gentle extraction of flavour. Once dry, the wine was drawn off the skins and aged for a total of 18 months in 300L French oak hogshead barrels (35% new), before being blended and prepared for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"VillaMaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488116089149,"sku":"TAESYRHH186Z","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13932-1.jpg?v=1729030710"},{"product_id":"man-o-war-dreadnought-waiheke-island-syrah-2017","title":"Man O' War Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLifted red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003ePepper notes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eVibrant\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eGood concentration\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2017 Dreadnought Syrah is very classical in style, lifted red fruits with a dark edge of graphite and pepper along with savoury stem derived characters make for an intense and interesting aroma profile. The palate is very linear but vibrant carrying good weight and concentration but also a lively streak from the stem inclusion that makes the finish seem fresh and lithe. A great expression of Syrah and compelling summary of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVintage 2017 began with a settled and dry Spring resulting in great flowering and a corresponding excellent fruit set. Dry drought like conditions continued into January providing terrific fruit flavours and tannins before a number of intense periods of rainfall, culminating in the arrival of Cyclone Debbie wreaked havoc with the vintage. Similar to 2016 careful attention to detail in the vineyard paid off in what was another challenging vintage!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis Dreadnought Syrah comes from steep hillside vineyards and is carefully hand harvested before delivery to the winery. The fruit is put across a sorting table before being de stemmed and delivered to open vats for fermentation and in select cases whole clusters where included in the ferment. Syrah is allowed to ferment with wild yeasts with plunging or pump overs being carried out twice daily. Following an extended time on skins (average 35days in vat) the wines are gently pressed and taken straight to barrel for natural malolactic fermentation in the spring. The wines are racked once to a blend after 18 months before further maturing in tank for 3 months prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"RedWhite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488122347837,"sku":null,"price":359.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14077-1.jpg?v=1729030758"},{"product_id":"mills-reef-estate-hawkes-bay-syrah-2018","title":"Mills Reef Estate Hawke's Bay Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy cedar oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eViolets\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eWhite pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis medium-bodied Syrah shows an abundance of blueberry fruit, violets and white pepper, complemented by spicy cedary oak. Ready for immediate enjoyment, it will also reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis delightful Estate Syrah was sourced from a specially selected vineyard in Hawke's Bay. The 2018 growing season experienced a very warm Summer and early Autumn, which led to a record number of growing degree days for that period, interspersed with welcome intermittent rain. Despite predictions for a later harvest, these conditions proved perfect for ripening, and the fruit was picked in late March 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAfter a brief cold soak to extract important colour and flavour components, the must was fermented in closed-top stainless steel vats, before being pressed off skins. The wine was sent to barrel for seven months aging in a selection of French and American seasoned oak, unfined to retain the wines natural flavours, and filtered just before bottling on 18 December 2018, under Stelvin screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEstate wines are made in a soft rounded style with an emphasis on natural fruit character and earlier approachability, for everyday enjoyment. 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Earthy, smooth tannins with just a touch of oak and a nice medium bodied structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Syrah is grown by Pieter Koopman, in the Havelock Hills. This region is characterised by its north facing aspect and its limestone rich soils. 2019 was an excellent vintage. A wet start to the season made way for plenty of heat and sunshine in the later stages of the season to give wines of great physiological ripeness, as excellent fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDe-stemmed without crushing. Pressed off after a cuvaison of 20 days. Fermented with indigenous yeast, using a pied de cuve from the vineyard. Fermented to dryness and then given 12 days of post ferment maceration to allow the tannins to balance. 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A solidly-structured wine, with a backbone of sappy tannins that suggest cellaring potential. Good value at this price\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Feb 2020 \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe colour is a medium red, vibrant and youthful. It showcases a nose of raspberries and red fruit with peppery undertones. On the palate, the wine is mouth-filling, soft with flavours of red berries, jam, pepper and spice with an underlying acidity providing freshness and length. Delicious as a young wine, it will nevertheless offer excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for this wine were sourced from a selection of Hawke's Bay vineyards, growing in both river gravels and limestone. The soils are free drained with very little water retention, ideal for growing high-quality grapes. Intensive viticultural practise including shoot and bunch thinning allowed us to harvest perfectly ripened grapes from 12 to 25-year-old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe individual parcels were esteemed on arrival at the winery and transferred to small open-topped concrete fermenters for fermentation. Once active the ferments were managed by hand with hand plunging employed to gently extract colour and tannin. After a period of post-fermentation maceration the grapes were gently pressed and the wine transferred to French oak barrels for 14 months ageing. Both small 228-litre briquets and 500-litre puncheons were utilized, 15% of which were new.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIdeal to drink: 2019 - 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Enjoy with smoked and BBQ dishes, either vegetarian or red meats. Also an ideal match for middle eastern dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"VillaMaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488129032509,"sku":"EVESYRHH186Z","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14198-1.jpg?v=1729030796"},{"product_id":"columbia-crest-grand-estates-syrah-2017-usa","title":"Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah 2017 (USA)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDried herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery \u0026amp; smoky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSupple texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Good typicality – violet and blackberry with plush notes. Nice expression of Syrah, layered and structured tannins. On the sweet side but packed full of fruit and spice. Well made, very commercial and good value\" Jancis Robinson, Jun 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tElegant smoky tones lead to notes of currant, dried herbs and hints of pepper. The supple texture is complemented by flavors of cedar and dark fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFruit for the Grand Estates Syrah was harvested from premier vineyard sites throughout the Columbia Valley including the Wahluke Slope and Horse Heaven Hills. Hot summer days and warm evenings complement the gravel and silty loam soils of this low yielding vineyard site. Irrigation to the vines was applied judiciously to create concentrated varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes were destemmed, crushed and then co-fermented on the skins with small amounts of Viognier grapes for 6-10 days. A twice-daily pumpover regime gently extracted color,\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\taromas and flavors. 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