Tasting Notes
An earthy wine. Cherries and fine tannins. Fantastic with food.
Wine Information
- Winemaker: Tim Ovenden/Andrew Nimmo
- Region: Gisborne
- Variety: Syrah 80%/Malbec 20%
Chronology
- Harvest Date: April 2023 (Syrah), March 24 (Malbec)
- Bottling Date: January 2026
- Release Date: February 2026
Winemaker Notes
Both Syrah & Malbec grapes were fermented in open top stainless vats. The wines were then pressed into a seasoned French oak barrels. The wine was blended with 80% Syrah and 20% Malbec.
Viticulture Notes
Both the Syrah & Malbec was harvested from a long established vineyard in Manutuke, Gisborne in excellent condition and good ripeness.
Technical Details
- Alcohol: 12.3%
- Residual Sugar: <1 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6.3
- ph: 3.85
Consuming
- Cellaring: 3-4 years from date of bottling
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