“In weight and level of ripeness, think of Crozes-Hermitage or Saint-Joseph rather than Cote-Rotie or Hermitage… fresh, firm & food-friendly.” Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, USA

Bright, spicy flavours & elegant texture, akin to the elegant Northern Rhône style.  Plum & savoury black pepper flavours, with hints of violets. Hawke’s Bay styles are known for their complexity, elegant tannins & spicy aromatic flavours. Waiheke Island wines present rich in body, with bramble & peppery characters. NZ Syrah is sometimes co-fermented with Viognier to soften the palate & boost aromatics.