Lake Chalice The Raptor Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2019

Lake Chalice The Raptor Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2019"Very enticing bouquet with scents of wood smoke and vanilla bean then a core of dark red berry fruits led by baked rasberry and plum. These ideas tranistion to the palate very nicely and with tannins and salivating acid lines to deliver a wine with power and mouthfeel making it ideal for by the glass drinking and food pairing. Anise and clove, wood smoke and vanilla, black currant and red berry flavours with a lengthy salivating mouthfeel. Best

"Very enticing bouquet with scents of wood smoke and vanilla bean then a core of dark red berry fruits led by baked rasberry and plum. These ideas tranistion to the palate very nicely and with tannins and salivating acid lines to deliver a wine with power and mouthfeel making it ideal for by the glass drinking and food pairing. Anise and clove, wood smoke and vanilla, black currant and red berry flavours with a lengthy salivating mouthfeel. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2022

"Deep, ruby-red with a black hue, lighter on the rim. The nose is full and elegantly presented, aromas of red plums and blackberries entwined with flint, spice and minerals. Full-bodied, plums and blackberries enriched by black pepper, meaty and flint element. Tannins extraction added a firm yet smooth grip and provided structure, entwined with cloves, barrel flint and vanilla complexity. A salivating acid line supports the fruit's concentration and weight and brings a long, juicy finish. This approachable Syrah features succulent fruit, a creamy, broad palate and a lively acid line. Match with pork shoulder roast and lamb over the next 5+ years. Fruit from Gimblett Gravels, fermented to 13% alc, aged in seasoned and new barrels for 6 months" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jun 2022

Dark berry red. Ripe black cherry aromas enhanced with warm spices. Round, full, luscious palate. Aromatic dark stone fruits with mixed wild berries leading to a toasty finish. Enjoy now or cellar up to 5 years.

The fruit is selected and harvested from within the internationally acclaimed Gimblett Gravels wine growing district of Hawke’s Bay.

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.