The Raptor Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 – 6 Pack

$175.00

“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.”

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.

 

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Description

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 six 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
3.54g/L
pH
3.54

Tasting Notes