{"product_id":"leveret-estate-hawkes-bay-syrah","title":"Leveret Estate Hawkes Bay Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeveret Estate Hawke's Bay Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e is an expressive Hawke's Bay Syrah, packed with ripe dark berries, Black Doris plum and black cherry, alongside fragrant violets and a twist of cracked black pepper. The palate is juicy and generous, with layers of boysenberry, dark chocolate and warming spice complemented by a subtle smoky oak character. Fine, polished tannins and fresh acidity bring lovely balance, leading to a smooth, lingering finish with just a hint of savoury complexity. Sourced from the Tantallon Vineyard, this is a wonderfully approachable Syrah with plenty of depth and character. A great match for grilled steak, slow-cooked lamb, smoky barbecue meats or a hearty mushroom dish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from the Tantallon Vineyard in Hawke's Bay and transported to the Riverview winery, where it was fermented in open-top stainless steel vessels using selected Rhône yeast strains. The fermentations were hand-plunged regularly, followed by extended skin contact to develop colour, flavour and structure. The wine then spent 15 months maturing in oak barrels, 25% of which were new, before final blending and bottling in February 2025. The winery describes dark berry, violet and black pepper aromas, with Black Doris plum, chocolate and black cherry flavours supported by refined tannins and well-integrated oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93\/100 (2021 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fleshy dark fruited bouquet led by baked raspberry and boysenberry, then a smoky toasty wood quality with French oak baking spice suggestions. Medium+ weight, taut and dry wine touches the palate, flavours of dark berries and clove, black currant and vanilla, wood smoke and dry stone earthy highlights. Polished tannins and medium+ acid line frame the fruit perfectly. A ready to drink expression with cellar time ahead if preferred. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 93\/100 (2021 Vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Savory and reductive aromas of plums, cured meat, white pepper, rubber and wet river stones. The medium-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins and balanced acidity as well as a plush and generous finish. Restrained with some Old World Charm. Drink now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Portfolio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67815499923823,"sku":"101249","price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/LeveretEstateHawkesBaySyrah2021.jpg?v=1792547496","url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/products\/leveret-estate-hawkes-bay-syrah","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}