Terrace Edge Syrah
£26.00
Taste
Black olive and spice, Plum and cherry
Aroma
Cedar and smoke, Cherry pie
Description
Pete and Jill Chapman are particularly passionate about this variety, and it is easy to see why given the results. It is relatively new to the Waipara region, but it has shown itself to have immense potential. Fermentation is in small vats with indigenous yeast, and plunged by hand. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels for 10-18 months. Grown on ancient Glasnevin Gravels on the Waipara River Terraces, which gives very low yields, but huge Syrah expression. A fabulously striking New Zealand Syrah that’s bursting with dark autumnal fruits, cracked pepper and aromatic spice. Briar and balsam bring further complexity to the bouquet. The palate is wonderfully well poised offering a richness of multi-layered ripe dark fruit framed by a mantle of sculpted tannins. Good freshness adds lift to the long finish. This is a must try New Zealand Syrah.
- 93 Points/ Excellent, Cam Douglas MS, ‘Ripe and varietal bouquet with scents of black currant and baked raspberry then baking spices and toasty barrel scents laced with a peppery overtone. Firm and dry with mealy textures from tannins and acidity, a cushioning of ripe fruit flavours and textures combine to deliver a wine of substance and flavour. More cellar ageing will lead this wine into stand alone drinking, in the meantime the youth and firmness lend this wine to food pairing. Best drinking from late 2025 through 2031+.‘ (2021 vintage)
- 5 Stars, Raymond Chan, ‘Deep, ruby-black with some depth and transparency, lighter ruby-purple on edge. The nose is fragrantly full, nuances of dark herbs, floral and smoke entwined with blackberries, roasted meat and peppercorns. Full-bodied, blackberries and plums have a concentrated core, along with violet, thyme, black peppercorns; savoury nuances coated the palate, unfolding smoke meat and broody dark fruit. The mouthfeel is dense, woven by fine-grained, powdery tannin; savouriness broadens the palate and lengthens the finish, lacy acidity brings a sustained, long finish. This is a rich palate Syrah with blackberries in the lead of a complexing, savoury profile and powdery tannin mouthfeel. BioGro organic certified.’ (2019 vintage)
Taste
Black olive and spice, Plum and cherry
Aroma
Cedar and smoke, Cherry pie
Description
Pete and Jill Chapman are particularly passionate about this variety, and it is easy to see why given the results. It is relatively new to the Waipara region, but it has shown itself to have immense potential. Fermentation is in small vats with indigenous yeast, and plunged by hand. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels for 10-18 months. Grown on ancient Glasnevin Gravels on the Waipara River Terraces, which gives very low yields, but huge Syrah expression. A fabulously striking New Zealand Syrah that’s bursting with dark autumnal fruits, cracked pepper and aromatic spice. Briar and balsam bring further complexity to the bouquet. The palate is wonderfully well poised offering a richness of multi-layered ripe dark fruit framed by a mantle of sculpted tannins. Good freshness adds lift to the long finish. This is a must try New Zealand Syrah.
- 93 Points/ Excellent, Cam Douglas MS, ‘Ripe and varietal bouquet with scents of black currant and baked raspberry then baking spices and toasty barrel scents laced with a peppery overtone. Firm and dry with mealy textures from tannins and acidity, a cushioning of ripe fruit flavours and textures combine to deliver a wine of substance and flavour. More cellar ageing will lead this wine into stand alone drinking, in the meantime the youth and firmness lend this wine to food pairing. Best drinking from late 2025 through 2031+.‘ (2021 vintage)
- 5 Stars, Raymond Chan, ‘Deep, ruby-black with some depth and transparency, lighter ruby-purple on edge. The nose is fragrantly full, nuances of dark herbs, floral and smoke entwined with blackberries, roasted meat and peppercorns. Full-bodied, blackberries and plums have a concentrated core, along with violet, thyme, black peppercorns; savoury nuances coated the palate, unfolding smoke meat and broody dark fruit. The mouthfeel is dense, woven by fine-grained, powdery tannin; savouriness broadens the palate and lengthens the finish, lacy acidity brings a sustained, long finish. This is a rich palate Syrah with blackberries in the lead of a complexing, savoury profile and powdery tannin mouthfeel. BioGro organic certified.’ (2019 vintage)
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