Elephant Hill, Syrah, 2016

Description

A leading light of the Hawke’s Bay region in New Zealand, Elephant Hill has forged a reputation for distinctive wines of timeless style and quality. This wine has seductive black fruit, cracked pepper and spice. An elegant, rather than powerful Syrah, more in common with the Northern Rhône than the New World. Head Winemaker Steve Skinner and his team are renowned for their meticulous viticulture and winemaking, combining time-honoured methods and innovative technology. With vineyards in three contrasting sub-regions – coastal Te Awanga, Bridge Pa and the inland Gimblett Gravels – the team enjoys unrivalled access to grapes with distinctive personalities.