Country: New Zealand Region: Hawkes Bay Varietal: Syrah Vintage: 2016 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Craggy Range Vineyards Description: The vines originate from a Heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand around 150 years ago. Produced from the gravelly soils of the Gimblett Gravels, this distinct Syrah shows an aromatic lift of floral and pepper aromatics with lushness and elegance on the palate. Tasting Note: Deepest red with a vibrant purple hue. So much lift and perfume. Violets, lavender and maraschino cherries lift from the glass. The palate has hallmarks of the gravels in graphite and black pepper. However, the succulence of fruit and beauty of the fruit speaks to that of a truly iconic vintage. Food Matches: Rich Beef, Roasted garlic and thyme lamb rack, squid ink linguine