LINDEN ESTATE
2013
SYRAH
VINEYARD AND WINEMAKING NOTES
The 2013 season started with a cool frosty spring but quickly progressed into a classic Hawke’s Bay summer. Hot and dry conditions from December through to end of harvest in April ensured ripe, flavoursome fruit in excellent condition. One of the best!
Low cropping and early fruit thinning ensured maximum potential. Syrah grapes from our estate terraced vineyard were hand harvested two weeks later than usal, this ensured full ripeness. Warm fermentation (26 ͦC – 28 ͦC) with selected yeast strains. Post ferment with 28 days extra maceration, the wine was then pressed and put to barrique for malo-lactic fermentation. The wine was matured in French oak for 18 months.
VINTAGE 2013 ALCOHOL 13.8%
pH 3.65 TA 6.37
REGION Esk Valley – Hawke’s Bay
TASTING NOTES
Eye : Dark Red with violet hues
Nose: Dark plum and berry fruit. Cedar and spice, a hint of white pepper.
Taste: Complex structured palate, medium bodied supple texture with fruit concentration. Blackberry and cherry supported with elegant soft velvet tannins.
FOOD MATCH, CELLARING AND SERVICE
An ideal accompaniment to all red meats.
Enjoy now or cellar up to 6-8 years. Serve room temperature.
LINDEN ESTATE - 347 STATE HIGHWAY 5 - ESKDALE - NAPIER – NZ LINDENESTATEWINERY.CO.NZ
LINDEN ESTATE - 347 STATE HIGHWAY 5 - ESKDALE - NAPIER – NZ LINDENESTATEWINERY.CO.NZ