Gravel Down - Syrah 2021
“Organically grown Syrah sourced from a single vineyard on the banks of the Oratia stream in Auckland. Hand-picked, made and bottled by family and friends. 100% whole bunch, wild yeast fermentation. One month on skins. Gentle basket press to neutral French oak. 8 months maturation. Bottled with minimal added sulphur <10ppm. Two barrels produced.”
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Crushed blue fruit, plum, black cherry and white pepper on the nose. Background of sweet vanilla spice and sundried tomato. Whole bunch ferment lends phenolic structure and taught sour cherry crunch. Fleshy mid palate gives way to fine but firm tannins. Decant and enjoy with food.
Organically grown Gimblett Gravels Syrah. Hand-picked, made and bottled by family and friends. 100% whole bunch, wild yeast fermentation. Six weeks on skins. No punch downs or pumps used. Gentle basket press. 18 months in neutral French oak. Unfined and unfiltered. Minimal Sulphur. Vegan friendly. Three barrels produced.