Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

New Zealand's most internationally acclaimed Syrah — Gimblett Gravels shingle soils producing a Syrah of extraordinary Northern Rhône character. Dark plum, white pepper, olive, smoked meat, and the distinctive cool-climate freshness that sets New Zealand Syrah apart. One of the Southern Hemisphere's finest Syrah expressions.

Pairing intelligence

• main: NZ game and NZ's finest Syrah — the wine's pepper and smoked meat character mirrors the venison's gaminess; kumara's earthiness bridges; sage echoes the wine's herb complexity
• main: Syrah's dark fruit and smoked meat character handles the char-grilled intensity; chimichurri's herb freshness mirrors the wine's complexity; aged cheddar adds structural resonance