Aromatics of plum, and blackberry take on a tinge of chocolate along with some spicy touches from time spent in oak. The palate is soft and smoothly Merlotesque, fruit-forward yet complex. Eminently drinkable.
Primary aromas of fresh raspberry, plum and brambly spice are evident. The wine shows soft, velvety tannins and will develop complex forest-floor and earthy characters with bottle age.
Quite richly textured wine with appealing sweet fruit and seductive plum and berry flavours. A strongly fruit-focused wine supported by ripe tannins that give a pleasantly drying finish. Honest, well made wine representing good value at this price.
A Merlot predominant blend and includes smaller proportions of alternative varieties. These have added further complexity and palate interest. The leather and plum aromas of the Merlot combine with spice and red fruit characters of Tempranillo and Malbec. Cassis aromas and structural backbone are provided by the Cabernet family.
Bright, deep crimson hues lead to a nose of red plum and berry fruits with cedar like oak undertones. A full, textured palate possessing supple tannins with gentle acidity makes this an excellent food wine.
Distinguished by its bright, spicy flavours and elegant texture, New Zealand Syrah is fast becoming the darling of the international wine media. You'll easily detect its intense varietal distinctiveness, crammed full of plum and savoury black pepper flavours and sometimes even a hint of violets.