Wine Name: Craggy Range Gimblett Gravel Syrah (block 14)
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Vineyard: Gimblett Gravel Vineyard, Hawkes Bay
Production Level: 65 hl/ha
100% Hand Harvested
Winemaking: 100% destemmed, Spontanous fermentation in open top stainless steel and oak cuve
Maturation: 17 month in French oak, 42% new
Fine and filtered.
Alcohol: 13.4%
Residual Sugar: Nil
Acidity: 5.9g/L
Winemaker's Notes:
Deep red colour with vivid purple hues. An intense array of pepper, black cherry, sandalwood and liquorice notes form a complex nose. The palate is richly textured combining fine layers of tannin and ripe dark fruits with a long, generous finish.