"Dark, even ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues and some depth, lighter on the rim. The nose is firm and intense with well-concentrated aromas of blackberry and dark raspberry fruit melded with a layer of white pepper, unfolding an amalgam of fragrant violet florals and Asian spices. Medium-bodied, the palate is taut and elegant in proportion, somewhat slender in presentation, with a fine core of blackberry and dark raspberry fruit interwoven with a layer of white pepper and dark-red and violet florals. The fruit is supported by fine-grained tannin extraction and the palate is enlivened by crisp acidity lending plenty of energy and tension. The wine flows along a slippery line, leading to a lingering finish of fruits and white pepper. This is a taut and slender Syrah with some intensity of blackberry and raspberry fruit melded with white pepper and florals on a fine, slippery palate. Match with Middle Eastern fare over the next 3+ years. Clone 470 fruit from the ‘St Johns’ vineyard, Bridge Pa, destemmed and fermented to 13.0% alc., the wine aged 8 months in 25% new French oak" Raymond Chan, Apr 2018

"Ripe, fruity, toasty, and smoky aromas, then flavours of wild rasberry, plum and peppercorn. Firm youthful tannins and a core of fruit to contrast. lenty of acidity then a renewed attack of fruit and oak. Quite dry, quite youthful, needs some cellar time" Cameron Douglas, MZ, Jun 2018

"This fresh, full-bodied red was grown in the Birdge Pa Triangle and French oak-aged for eight months. Deep ruby, it has strong, plummy, spicy flavours, showing good complexity, and a backbone of fine-grained tannins. A 'forward' vintage, it should be at its best 2020+" Winestate Magazine, Nov/Dec 2018 issue

"Ripe, assertive plums and blackberries on the nose deliver fresh and energetic syrah that has plenty of peppery and spicy interest. THe palate makes a play into silky smooth territory with fine, ribbon-like tannins carrying spiced black fruit long and fresh" James Suckling, 2018

This deep coloured Syrah is produced from a special selection of grapes grown in the Hawke’s Bay region. The peppery aroma and strong berry fruit flavours are characteristic of this variety. An elegant, medium weighted palate - dark fruits and garden herbs again with strawberry elements. Finely texture with a hint of cocoa and a savoury finish.

Sourced from Babich's Hawke’s Bay, Bridge Pa vineyards, St Johns & Clonal selection. Grapes were machine harvested and destemmed in field during April
before being lightly crushed in the winery. Fermented in stainless steel vats with frequent rummaging. Maturation took place over 8 months in barrel (25% new French oak)