Paritua Syrah is a premium wine produced by Paritua Vineyards, located in the heart of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The vineyard is known for its unique terroir, which includes a mix of gravelly soils and warm, sunny days, resulting in grapes with intense flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Syrah with rich, dark fruit flavors, hints of spice, and a long, smooth finish. Paritua Syrah is a perfect choice for those who appreciate complex, elegant wines with a sense of place.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Paritua Syrah offers a lush bouquet of ripe blackberries, wild blueberries, and subtle hints of cracked black pepper and spice.On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with juicy flavors of dark berries, black pepper, and hints of cedar and tobacco. The finish is long and spicy, with a lingering hint of smoky oak.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Paritua
Region: Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is a wine region located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is the second largest wine region in New Zealand, known for producing high-quality red wines, particularly Bordeaux-style blends and Syrah. The region has a long history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the mid-19th century by French missionaries. Today, Hawke's Bay is home to over 70 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.