Overview:
The De La Terre 2021 Reserve Syrah is a testament to elevated winemaking, crafted from hand-picked grapes grown at Hawke’s Bay’s highest Syrah vineyard (160m). With its intense aromas, robust palate, and remarkable balance, this wine offers a sophisticated experience that only deepens with time. Aged for 15 months in French barriques (50% new) and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it embodies the purest expression of terroir and craftsmanship. Designed for immediate enjoyment or cellaring for 10–15 years, this wine evolves gracefully, delivering complexity and elegance with every sip.
Tasting Notes:
This vibrant purple-red Syrah reveals a bouquet of black cherries, black olives, and dark pepper spice, with intriguing hints of tar, liquorice, and cedar. On the palate, it offers a concentrated burst of ripe dark fruit, beautifully complemented by fine-grained tannins and refined French oak. The structure is both powerful and elegant, achieving an impeccable balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity. With age, expect a deepening spectrum of earthy, tarry, and forest-floor nuances to unfold, enhancing its layered complexity.