A traditional burgundy in colour with a soft crimson hue. A very savoury Aroha from 2021 with chanterelle mushroom and white truffle aromas dominating the bouquet. The palate is lively and pure, focusing towards a red fruit core, whilst the tannins are prevalent but balanced. The concentration of flavour is high as a result of the low yield. Plenty of personality in a wine that will continue to soften with age.
Cellaring
2 – 10 years from vintage
Vintage Detail
A cold and damp spring resulted in low yields. A warm summer gave accelerated ripening conditions.
Brix
23.7 average
Production Level
25 hl/ha average
Hand Harvested
100%
Whole Bunch
32%
Destemmed
68%
Fermentation Vessel
Combination of open-top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuves
Fermentation
Indigenous
Barrel Type
French oak barriques
New Barrel %
30%
Maturation
12 months
Fining
Yes
Filtration
No
Bottled
May-22
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol
13.5
Residual Sugar
Nil
pH
3.69
Acidity
5.43 g/l
Very dark purple core. Abundant sweet, black fruits lead the bouquet, notably boysenberry and blueberry aromas. The tannin structure of the wine is exemplary and seamless from start to finish. The wine shows considerable drinkability in its youth, and the intensity is the highest in several years.
Recommended Cellaring
10 – 15 years from vintage
Vintage Detail
A very warm spring brought forward the growing season. Summer was mild but with minimal rain days, producing low yields. The result was near-perfect ripening conditions for Syrah.
Brix
23 average
Production Level
28 hl/ha average
Hand Harvested
100%
Whole Bunch
27%
Destemmed
73%
Fermentation Vessel
Open top French oak cuves
Fermentation
Indigenous
Barrel Type
French and Austrian oak
barriques and puncheons
New Barrel %
32%
Maturation
17 months
Fining
No
Filtration
Yes – coarse filtration
Bottled
Dec -22
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol
13
Residual Sugar
Nil
pH
3.62
Acidity
5.3 g/l
Deep, garnet red. The 2021 Sophia has an openness rarely seen in this wine owing to a perfect summer of heat and dry days. Subtle notes of wild thyme and sage seamlessly blend with plum, fruit cake and brioche. The mid-palate suppleness and sweetness are already so enticing and sure to appeal to loyal followers of this wine. A delicious release.
Recommended Cellaring
10 – 15 years from vintage
Vintage Detail
A very warm spring brought forward the growing season. Summer was mild but with minimal rain days, producing low yields.
Brix
24.2 average
Production Level
35 hl/ha average
Hand Harvested
100%
Varietal
77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc
Destemmed
100%
Fermentation Vessel
Closed top French oak cuves
Fermentation
Inoculated
Barrel Type
French oak barriques
New Barrel %
33%
Maturation
17 months
Fining
Yes
Filtration
Yes – coarse filtration
Bottled
Nov-22
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol
14
Residual Sugar
Nil
pH
3.65
Acidity
5.6 g/l
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