Colour: Deep, dense ruby.
Aromatics: A complex bouquet with black and red fruit, sweet spice and vanilla.
Palate: Rich black fruit, sweet spice and a hint of chocolate, complemented by fine-grained tannins, balancing acidity and a long finish.

TECHNICAL INFO

Region:  Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District®, Hawke’s Bay.
Vineyard: Roy’s Hill.
Variety:  Syrah.
Harvest:  Hand harvested on 16th and 20th 2018.
Vinification: Fermented in open-top stainless steel fermenters. Hand plunged two times daily. Post fermentation soak for two to three weeks followed by maturation in barrel.
Maturation:Matured in French oak barriques for over 18 months (30% new).
Bottled: 15th January 2017.
Analysis: Alc 13% vol.
Closure: Natural Cork.
Cellaring Potential: 7-9 years.

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Stonecroft

Family owned and operated winery making certified organic, Gimblett Gravels Wines in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. We are well known for our Syrah (with the oldest vines in New Zealand) and also make Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewurztraminer, Zinfandel and Merlot/ Cabernet Sauvignon blends.

--------THE GRAPE--------

Syrah/Shiraz

Both Syrah or Shiraz is the name given to this grape varietal depending on where you are in the world. In France, particularly in the Rhone Valley, it goes by the name of Syrah and it makes the floral reds of Hermitage, Cornas, St Joseph and Cote Rôtie. Whereas in Australia, particularly in the Barossa Valley, it is Shiraz and it produces bolder, spicier and oaky red wines.

--------THE REGION--------

Hawke's Bay

Sunny Hawkes Bay is along the eastern coast of New Zealand's north island. It is here where some of the most fruit-forward wines come from. They are known for their tropical Chardonnays and their juicy reds from the excellent Bordeaux wines to the peppery Syrahs.

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