Saint Clair Hawkes Bay Syrah 2020

Situated on Omahu Road within the world renowned Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district, Hawke’s Bay. The soils are vigour moderating free draining gravel and lie on a flat even site with a gradual slope. The site is very sheltered and warmer than the Marlborough region. This vineyard site has ideal ripening conditions for achieving the structure and full aromatic profile for the red varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Malbec as well as producing exceptional Viognier.

The wine was held cold for four days prior to fermentation; this aided extraction of flavour and enhanced colour stability. Inoculation enabled primary alcoholic fermentation; during this time the fermenting must was hand plunged up to four times daily. Once fermented the Syrah was pressed and then racked off gross lees to a mix of tank and seasoned French oak. The wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation/ Following ageing on light lees, the wine was fined and balanced and prepared for bottling.

The wine was held cold for four days prior to fermentation; this aided extraction of flavour and enhanced colour stability. Inoculation enabled primary alcoholic fermentation; during this time the fermenting must was hand plunged up to four times daily. Once fermented the Syrah was pressed and then racked off gross lees to a mix of tank and seasoned French oak. The wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation. Following ageing on light lees, the wine was fined and balanced and prepared for bottling.

Matured in stainless steel tank and French barrel while undergoing 100% fermentation