Fromm Syrah 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fromm
Label Name:
 
Syrah
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (97%), Viognier (3%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Orbit (Sam Kim) 96 points (2020); Cameron Douglas MS 95 points (2020). Certified organic (BioGro)

Tasting Note
Dark blackberry and plum with white pepper, violet and cured-meat notes; savory spice, graphite undertones and firm ripe tannins. Bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, barbecued short ribs, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, Sichuan pepper dishes, Thai grilled meats.

Production Method
Hand‑picked, indigenous yeast co‑ferment with ~3% Viognier, high whole‑berry portion; 24 months in mainly used French oak. Certified organic viticulture and minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Fromm Winery (est. 1992) founded by Georg Fromm and Hätsch Kalberer; Marlborough estate focused on organic, dry‑farmed vineyards and terroir‑driven red wines.