The Flying Winemaker Syrah 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Flying Winemaker
Label Name:
 
Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Hawke's Bay
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Cameron Douglas MS: 92 pts (review 2021); Huon Hooke: 93 pts

Tasting Note
Black currant, plum and dark cherry with violet florals, cracked pepper and clove; smoked/toasty oak, vanilla and a savory olive note. Medium-plus acidity, ripe moderate tannins and a balanced, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, char siu, mushroom & soy stir-fries.

Production Method
Night-harvested fruit; open-top fermentation with daily hand plunging (~3.5 weeks); matured in mixed French oak (≈15% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
The Flying Winemaker, founded 2010 by Eddie McDougall, is a négociant sourcing grapes globally. 2019 Syrah sourced from Two Terraces vineyard near the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay.