About this product
New Zealand's most celebrated Syrah — 100% from the Gimblett Gravels gravel beds. Deep purple-black; extraordinary complexity of smoked black olive, violet, charred meat, black pepper, and iron. Whole-cluster fermented, aged 18 months in French barriques (30% new). Structured for 15–20 years. Comparable in style and ambition to Hermitage.
Pairing intelligence
complement
The wine's smoky char and iron mineral core align directly with the wood-fired crust and marrow richness; Syrah's pepper-spice cuts the fat elegantly.
classic
main
complement
The wine's black olive, charred meat, and violet complexity harmonises with duck's fat and gaminess; tapenade's salt-umami bridges the pairing.
classic
main
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Syrah's dark fruit and peppery spice contrasts with the nutty aged cheese; quince's sweetness bridges the wine's density.
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cheese