Church Road Hawke's Bay Syrah

Church Road Hawke's Bay Syrah is a classic Hawke's Bay red with a plush, generous palate built around ripe cherry, plum and violet, lifted by spicy, peppery nuances that give it real lift and interest. Silky tannins carry the fruit through to a long finish, making this an easy-drinking yet genuinely well-structured Syrah. It's a wine that consistently punches above its price point, drinking beautifully now while still capable of ageing gracefully for five years or more if you'd rather tuck a bottle away. Pair it with lamb, duck or other game meats to bring out its spicier, more savoury side.

What the winery says: A Hawke's Bay Syrah with a classic, plush palate full of ripe cherry, plum and violet notes lifted by spicy, peppery nuances. The ripe fruit is enhanced by silky tannins and a long finish. While drinking well now, this wine has seen some oak and can age gracefully for five years or more.