Paritua 2015 Hawke’s Bay Syrah and ‘Red’

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• Paritua Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2015
  Syrah from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay

  Review Date : 05-Sep-2018

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Very dark, deep, ruby-red colour with black hues, a little lighter on the edge. The nose is softly full and gently voluminous with aromas of ripe blackberries and black plums, and nuances of dark raspberries along with black pepper, Asian spices and an amalgam of liquorice and violet florals. This has excellent depth and detail. Full-bodied, the palate is rich and lusciously sweet, with plush, ripe fruit flavours of blackberries and black plums with dark raspberry nuances, complexed by pepper, liquorice and spices. The fruit forms a firmly packed core with plenty of drive, and considerable grainy tannin structure in support. The acidity is soft and integrated, and the wine carries to a fulsome, solid and dense finish. This is a rich and lusciously sweet Syrah with plush blackberry, plum and raspberry fruit with pepper, spices and liquorice on a firm palate with plenty of structure. Match with roasted and grilled game meat over the next 7-10+ years. Fruit destemmed and partially crushed with fermentation of approx. 20% whole berries to 13.5% alc., the wine aged 14 months in 50% new French oak. 19.0-/20 Sep 2018RRP $49.00
• Stone Paddock by Paritua Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2015
  Syrah from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay

  Review Date : 24-Apr-2018

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Full, dark, deep purple-hued black-red colour, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is elegant in proportion with fragrant fruit aromas of dark raspberries and blackberries entwined with black and white pepper, unfolding spices, herbs and a little minerally reduction. Medium-full bodied, the fruit is initially reticent but unfolds to form a concentrated core of blackberry and dark raspberry fruit with notes of Asian spices, white and black pepper, along with nuances of earth and minerally reduction. This has good depth and concentration, and the fruit is supported by supple, fine-grained tannin grip with fresh acidity lending tension and energy. The wine carries to an elegant, lingering finish of fruits and spices. This is an elegant Syrah with blackberry and raspberry fruit along with spice, pepper and some reduction on a supple, lively palate. Match with roasted lamb and beef, or serve with Middle Eastern cuisine over the next 4-5 years. A multi-clone blend, the fruit destemmed and fermented to 13.5% alc., the wine aged 12 months in 20% new French oak barriques. 17.5/20 Apr 2018 RRP $24.99
• Paritua ‘Red’ Hawke’s Bay 2015
  Blended Red from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay

  Review Date : 05-Sep-2018

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Full, deep, near impenetrable black-hued ruby-red colour, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is firmly concentrated with deep and powerful aromas of ripe black plums along with blackberries and soft notes of blackcurrants and cassis. Suggestions of dark herbs, black minerals and earthy elements, along with fresh herbs and currants add to the complexity. Full-bodied, the palate has rich and succulently sweet flavours of ripe plums with lovely poised notes of blackberries and blackcurrants with cassis lift. The fruit has vitality and is enlivened by fine acidity, The fruit forms a fine-textured concentrated core with excellent linearity, and is supported by excellent tannin structure and liveliness that carries the wine to a long, bright, sweet finish. This is a beautifully sweet and rich, vibrant Merlot-blended wine with fine concentration and structure. Match with lamb, beef and venison over the next 8-10+ years. A blend of 74% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc, fermented to 14.5% alc., the wine aged 24 months in 40% new French oak. 19.0/20 Sep 2018 RRP $49.00