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Syrah, Hawkes Bay - 2005 - Southbank Estate
Ref: A127005
Contrary to a commonly held perception, Syrah performs best under moderately warm climatic conditions rather than extremely hot conditions. As such it is highly suited to the Hawkes Bay climate. The resulting wines tend to be highly aromatic and flavorsome combining elements of blueberry, blackberry and ground white pepper. These flavours are given lift and sweetness from ageing the wine in small French and American barriques. The firm tannin structure enhances the enjoyment of this wine by prolonging the palate length while making it the perfect accompaniment to strongly flavoured, rich, red meat dishes.

Owned by Ager Sectus (a private investment company), Southbank Estate is a new venture established in 2000. It owns approximately 340 acres of vineyards. This high level of self-sufficiency enables it to control its grape quality and to focus on providing consistent ultra-premium wine at sustainable price points.

Its principal vineyards are situated in both Hawkes Bay and Marlborough. These are the largest and most proven grape-growing regions of New Zealand.

Southbank Estate produces predominantly for export markets, concentrating only on those varietals for which Hawkes Bay and Marlborough are renowned. Southbank prides itself on having the right people, the right land, modern wine practices and consumer-driven wine styles.

Southbank Estate has carefully selected and acquired both bare land and mature vineyards in those regions that have established reputations for the varietals best suited to the terroir.

These premium Syrah vines are sourced from Mere Road and Omahu Road - 13 hectares of vineyards with gravelly soils which are situated in the renowned Gimblett Road district.

Price: £13.32
Including VAT at 17.5%

Qty:

New Zealand (North Island)	2005	Full Bodied
Syrah/Shiraz	Red	Beef/Game/Venison/Cheese
Southbank Estate	Medium Dry	Drink or keep

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