Falconhead Hawke's Bay Syrah 2020

Falconhead Hawke's Bay Syrah 2020"Aromas and flavours of balck currant and sweet red plums, theres a fine layer of white pepper then barrel spices, soft clay and white smoke. A soft touch and the wine enters the palate, flavours of raspberry and black currant are surrounded by fine tannins and medium+ acidity. A nice even finish, balanced and well made with a decent length and complexity. Best drinking from 2023 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2023 Lifted aromas

"Aromas and flavours of balck currant and sweet red plums, there’s a fine layer of white pepper then barrel spices, soft clay and white smoke. A soft touch and the wine enters the palate, flavours of raspberry and black currant are surrounded by fine tannins and medium+ acidity. A nice even finish, balanced and well made with a decent length and complexity. Best drinking from 2023 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2023

Lifted aromas of raspberry, plum and ground pepper. The palate displays dark and red berry flavours with fine tannins and a touch of oak from barrel maturation.

The grapes were harvested from their Tantallon and Campbell’s Brook vineyard (91% Syrah and 9% Cabernet Franc) their transported to our Riverview winery where they were crushed to open topped stainless steel fermentation vessels and inoculated with a range of yeast strains.  The ferments were pumped over several times per day until dry and then allowed from 2 to 5 days extended maceration.  The wine was then pressed off the skins and some was put to barrel where it was aged for 12 months.  The wine was then transported by road tanker to their Katikati winery for final blending and finishing.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with rich winter stews, roast beef, or lasagne.