Weather conditions leading up to the 2022 harvest were typical of a classic Hawke’s Bay summer – long hot sunny days with moderate-cool nights. As Autumn arrived the season became cooler, with intermittent rain, however early warm ripening conditions produced a ripe, supple and delicious Syrah.
Several individual parcels from our three Gimblett Gravels vineyards were harvested separately and de-stemmed prior to fermentation. Gentle daily pumping over of the skins during fermentation helped extract a soft, complex structure. Extended maceration on skins following fermentation helped to further integrate and soften the tannins.
Following a period of ageing in stainless steel tanks and seasoned small- and large-format French oak barrels, the individual batches were blended to create the ideal marriage of components.
Vineyards: Gimblett Estate, Gimblett Stones & Tin Shed
Harvest Detail: Picked 20th March to 5th April
Alc/Vol: 12.5%
pH: 3.59
TA: 5.9 g/L
RS: 0.35 g/L