Grape Varieties

Winemaker Comments

From the outstanding 2013 season, this very limited, one-off release is the epitome of cool 
climate Syrah. It was harvested from a small, single block of the sheltered Kahu Vineyard 
located on the terrace gravels just 300 metres from the Ata Rangi home block. This deep ruby coloured beauty offers lifted florals followed by freshly-picked red fruit aromas; blackberries straight off the cane. Exotic notes of spice - star-anise and peppery bay-leaf - and a deep, earthy quality complement and balance the primary fruit characters.

The texture is almost pinot-like in its precision, poise and silky elegance, and the fine tannins tight and bright. This special release is a fitting tribute to Juliet, a much loved friend and neighbour. Her family, who own the block, pitched in to help hand-pick the grapes and man the sorting table. Vibrant and succulent now, we expect that cellaring for another five to ten years in 
cool conditions will see this wine evolve into a more savoury expression of Syrah.