The 2020 growing season will be a year to remember. Record-breaking drought periods from January through to April, meant veraison occurred roughly two weeks
earlier than previous vintages. Over harvest the weather was warm and settled allowing for natural grape acidity to be maintained, development of flavour and perfect conditions for harvest. As a result, there is an abundance of exceptionally high - quality, deliciously ripe fruit across all varieties.

This wine has a medium body and offers a rich tapestry of flavours, dominated by black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant. Notes of ripe plum add a lush sweetness, while hints of spice and vanilla provide a warm, aromatic finish.

(5 stars) Cuisine Wine Tasting 2022
“A seductive nose that drags you into the glass where blueberries, mulberry and darker plum notes are threaded with spices and cracked pepper. The palate is supple and silky with beautiful tannins supported by juicy acidity. This syrah is youthful and vibrant yet dark and brooding. A moreish wine with a fruit-forward profile.”

(4 ½ stars) Winestate 2022
Already drinking well, this is an elegant, very harmonious red. Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling, with strong, fresh, plummy, gently spicy flavours, savoury notes adding complexity, and a smooth finish.
Best drinking 2024+.

Double Gold – NZ International Wine Show 2022