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WINEMAKERS COMMENTS
An immediately inviting wine with lifted aromatics and smooth tannins.The Syrah component offers ripe black berry fruit and spice notes, while the Malbec provides a structure that enhances the front palate. A splash of Viognier adds a hint of floral perfume and a softness to the finish. While this a rare varietal blend, the partners complement each other perfectly.
VINTAGE
2023 harvest was a challenging time for the Hawke’s Bay, with the skills of our viticulture team coming to the fore. Their dedication meant we were able to pick only the best quality fruit, which made the winemaking so much easier.
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Cornerstone Vineyard – Gimblett Gravels (74%)
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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VARIETIES: 92% Syrah; 6% Malbec; 2% Viognier
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.8 gL
PH: 3.6
RESIDUAL SUGAR: NA
STANDARD DRINKS = 7.9
FRUIT HANDLING: Hand Picked and Machine harvested.
FERMENTATION VESSEL tank and seasoned oak barriques.FINING: This wine is suitable for a plant-based diet.
BOTTLED: August 2024
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93/1OO Points | Excellent
“94 Points - Excellent : A purple and ruby core with a pink rim, plenty of polish with a hint of staining in the tears. Aromas of fine power and precision, scents of blackcurrant then dark raspberry and a touch of plum. Layers of natural spice suggest a peppercorn note then wood smoke and a fine layer of baking spice with a lick of chocolate. A dry wine on the palate with a core of fruit flavours that mirror the bouquet, plenty of acidity and polished tannins frame that palate nicely. A wine that could be enjoyed from today though some cellar time will bring together all the attributes…”
Cam Douglas MS
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