Rod Easthope Hawkes Bay Syrah 2017
About the wine
Stunning Syrah from Rod the God
With its low yields and intensely flavoured fruit, Hawke’s Bay Syrah has become highly sought after. The fruit from good sites is in short supply and it’s all thanks to Angels that I am able to get my hands on grapes for such a great price.
Red fruits coupled with the now trademark Hawke’s Bay Syrah aromas of black pepper and aniseed give this red real character, but what really stands out is the immense length of flavour it has on the finish.
I suspect that it will sell slowly initially until a few people have tasted and rated it and then it will disappear. So tuck in as there isn’t much to go round!
Rod Easthope, Winemaker
Best before
This was bottled with fresh vibrancy in mind. And that is what offers immediately. However, this will age well for 5-7 years and you should see more spice emerge with time in bottle. The tannins don't really acquire attenuating with time in bottle - so all bottle age will do is slowly change the characters rather than soften the wine.
Serving advice
It is really ready to go with a twist of the screw-cap. I always suggest a large glass so that you can spend time with the wine as aerates in the glass. Then you can enjoy the changes as is unfolds.
Food match
Gamey meats are a great way to go with Syrah - like Venison, guinea fowl, pheasant etc. But in general any strong red meat goes really well.
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Rod Easthope
- Rod downed tools at one of New Zealand's most iconic wineries, to set-up-shop alone, and luckily for us, he knows the whereabouts of the very best grapes that Hawke's Bay and Central Otago have to offer.
- He has rave reviews from journalists, wines dripping in medals and oodles of Parker Points under his belt, and thanks to Angel funding and backing, he's now making wines exclusively for you.
- Using his prize fund from being crowned your Winemaker of the Year 2014, Rod was able to add a stunning Gisborne Chardonnay to his range. Years on and his wines never fail to impress - they don’t call him Rod the God for nothing.
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