Babich Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2006
Produced By Babich Wines Limited
Wine Description
Syrah is a native of the Rhone in France with the appellations of Hermitage and Cote Rote showing some of the best examples. And it is from Cote Rote that the inspiration for our blending (co-fermenting) of a little of the Viognier grape with our Syrah came. The result is a fuller, richer palate and the addition of an elusive floral note to the aroma of the wine.
Tasting Notes
A sweetly focused nose displaying an attractive floral and white pepper lift, mingled with subtle black olive and vanillin notes.The wine is all dark fruit and spice in the mouth with good mid palate volume and savoury dried herbs adding complexity - a touch of cedar lingers with the fruit on the finish. The tannins are fine and coating. Brooding yet accessible.
Winemakers Notes
The Syrah was harvested on the 7th of April and fermented with a small amount of Viognier grapes (5%). After a total time on skins of 27 days the tanks were drained and pressed to a mixture of American and French oak. The wine was removed from oak after 10 months and then blended and fined.
Cellaring
4-5 years
Food Match
The sweet fruit flavours, edged by savoury oak make this wine an ideal partner to red meat dishes. Try it with pan-fried lamb cutlets, or with braised beef spooned over mashed potatoes.
Technical Details
WineMaker: Adam Hazeldine
Vintage: 2006
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Hawkes Bay
Alcohol: 13%
Babich Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2006
TiZwine Accolades
RatingRatingRating
An intense peppery nose succumbs to quite soft fruit flavours and weight allied to subdued tannins. An easy drinking style of wine that will please many.
Awards
There are currently no awards for this wine
Reviews
There are currently no reviews for this wine
Other Wines from this Producer
Babich East Coast Chardonnay | 2002
Babich East Coast Joe’s Rose | 2006
Babich East Coast Pinotage Cabernet | 2002
Babich East Coast Unoaked Chardonnay | 2004
Babich Fume Vert | 2002
Babich Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay | 2004 | 2002
Babich Gimblett Gravels Quartet | 2002
Babich Irongate Cabernet Merlot Franc | 2002
Babich Irongate Chardonnay | 2004 | 2000
Babich Lone Tree Cabernet Merlot | 2006
Babich Mara Estate Botrytised Sauvignon Blanc | 1996
Babich Marlborough Pinot Gris | 2004 | 2002
Babich Marlborough Pinot Noir | 2006
Babich Marlborough Riesling | 2004 | 2002
Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | 2004 | 2003
Babich Patriarch Chardonnay | 1999
Babich The Patriarch | 2004
Babich Winemakers Reserve Gewürztraminer | 2002
Babich Winemakers Reserve Late Harvest Riesling | 1999
Babich Winemakers Reserve Merlot | 2005
Babich Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir | 2006 | 2003 | 2002
Babich Winemakers Reserve Pinotage | 2002
Babich Winemakers Reserve Sauvignon Blanc | 2004 | 2002
Babich Winemakers Reserve Syrah | 2006 | 2002