Dry River Lovat Syrah 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dry River
Label Name:
 
Lovat Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Martinborough, Wairarapa
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Bob Campbell MW 96/100; Cameron Douglas MS 95/100; Vinous (Rebecca Gibb MW) 95/100; widely cited as an outstanding Martinborough Syrah with strong cellaring potential

Tasting Note
Dense, inky Syrah showing dark/roasted berries, violet florals, cracked black pepper, smoked meat and cedar; polished ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/BBQ beef, roast lamb, venison, braised short ribs; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, lamb kebabs.

Production Method
Fruit chilled overnight; mostly destemmed with one whole-bunch vat; 12–21 days skin contact; pressed and matured ~18 months in French oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Dry River Estate, founded 1979 by Dr Neil and Dawn McCallum in Martinborough. Lovat Vineyard planted 1992 (≈1.7 ha Syrah). Boutique, low-yielding site producing ageworthy Syrah.