Obliix Syrah Malbec Viognier 2022
Sweetly ripe, rich & floral
Gimblett Gravels | Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Available in 750ml and 375ml (half) bottles.
★★★★½
Sam Kim | Wine Orbit
Sweetly ripe, rich & floral
Gimblett Gravels | Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Available in 750ml and 375ml (half) bottles.
★★★★½
Sam Kim | Wine Orbit
Sweetly ripe, rich & floral
Gimblett Gravels | Hawkes Bay | New Zealand
Available in 750ml and 375ml (half) bottles.
★★★★½
Sam Kim | Wine Orbit
WINEMAKERS COMMENTS
This wine was made with the idea of an early release without sacrificing complexity. With its delicate and pretty character, this light Syrah Viognier showcases enticing notes of red cherries, violets, and a touch of white pepper. Its silky tannins and vibrant acidity create a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. Pair this beauty with grilled salmon or roasted duck for a delightful experience. To be enjoyed immediately and for several years, this wine will hold its own amongst older relatives.
VINTAGE
2O22 was a complicated vintage therefore winemakers and viticulturists drew from their years of experience working closely with one another, watching the weather forecasts continuously throughout the day, to ensure picking scheduling was exact, maximising the sun and balancing with the fruit ripening.
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Cornerstone Vineyard – Gimblett Gravels (1OO%)
Like all vineyards on the Gimblett Gravels, the vines sit on free draining soils – dubbed Omahu soils - left over from the 1867 flooding of the Ngaruroro River. The wines produced from this area are rich in complexity and flavours.
The Cornerstone vineyard is the jewel in the crown (well we think so) producing wines of such exquisite structure and longevity.
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The Viognier was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and fermented in tank until 3 Brix when it was moved into two French barriques to finish off its fermentation and mature until the following year before the blend.
The Syrah and Malbec portions were machine harvested and fermented in separate vessels however only the Malbec portion remained on skins post ferment. The Syrah was pressed off its skins while there was still a light cap, to ensure gentle tannins were extracted – contributing to the suppleness and approachability of this wine.
VARIETIES: Syrah 8O%; Malbec 12%; Viognier 8% ALCOHOL: 12.6%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.3gL
PH: 3.5
RESIDUAL SUGAR: nil
STD DRINKS = 75Oml: 7.5; 375ml: 3.7 -
★★★★½
91/1OO Points | 4.5 stars“Sweetly ripe and elegantly perfumed, the bouquet shows red plum, rich floral, olive and nutmeg aromas, leading to a beautifully rounded palate offering bright fruit flavours with silky texture, finishing long and soothing. Beautifully harmonious and balanced with finesse and lovely fruit purity.”
Sam Kim | Wine Orbit
JUNE 2O23