Lake Chalice The Raptor
Syrah
A limited release Syrah with parcels sourced from the renowned Gimblett Gravels growing region in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
To appreciate the aroma and taste of this Raptor Syrah, imagine it’s dusk on a crisp winter night and a blanket of snow covers the ground.
2020 The Raptor Syrah 2020
A limited release Lake Chalice expression of Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels growing region. Each batch gently handled during fermentation with portions matured in seasoned French oak before being carefully bottled.
Purchase
Region
Gimblett Gravels.
Style
Full bodied and fruit driven.
Vineyard
The fruit is selected and harvested from within the internationally acclaimed Gimblett Gravels wine growing district of Hawke’s Bay.
Winemaker
Chloe Gabrielsen
Vinification
Fermentation carefully monitored and hand plunged every four hours. Once dry the wine was gently pressed. Both free run and pressings kept in tank until ready to be racked off gross less. A mix of portions matured in seasoned and new French oak for 6 months before being carefully prepared for bottling.
Appearance
Deep ruby with a thin purple rim.
Bouquet
Delicious aromas of blackberry, Doris plum and charred wood.
Palate
Rich and concentrated with dark berries and cinnamon spice on the palate. Fine grain tannin give complexity to the wine leading into a long, toasty finish.
Cellaring
Enjoy now or cellar up to 5 years.
Vegan
Vegetarian friendly
Packaging
6 x 750mL bottles, screw cap closure
Info
- Serving Temp
- 20ºC
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Total Acidity
- 6.9g/L
- Residual Sugar
- 0.1g/L
- pH
- 3.5
