Maimai Creek
Maimai Creek New Zealand, producers of varietal wines using sustainable practices that enhance quality.
The Hawke’s Bay grape growing region is situated on the east coast of New Zealand and is bounded in the west by the Kaweka mountain range and in the east by the Pacific Ocean. Hawke's Bay, is loved for its sunny climate, fabulous beaches, sheltered coastal plains and long-established vineyards.
Product Showcase
Maimai Syrah
Variety: Syrah
Region: Hawke’s Bay
Sub Region: Bridge Pa Triangle, Hastings
Style: Dry
Vintage: 2013
Vineyard
Fruit for this Syrah comes from our vineyard in the Bridge Pa Triangle west of Hastings where the free draining stony soils provide a micro climate ideal for growing Syrah fruit. Cropped at low levels this is a blend of three Syrah clones each managed to maximise the individual traits they provide. All blocks are manage to a sustainable program.
Appearance
Dark broody and intense in colour this wine is deep garnet red.
Aroma
Fruity at first then some lovely peppery notes and later it opens up some savoury and barnyard traits.
Palate
Ripe black fruits and cherries in the early part then it builds into an intense and spicy flavours with a full broad mouth feel. White pepper lingers on the palate and nose to identify this wine with Hawkes Bay.
Vinification
Machine harvested the grapes were destemmed to open fermenters. The grapes were pumped over and plunged 4 times a day during fermentation and then extended to once a day post ferment to ensure soft tannins. 24 days on skins prior to pressing to tank. The wine was barrel aged in seasoned French barrels before filtering and bottling.
Enjoy with . . . .
All red meats
Technical Information
Harvest Date: April 2013
Bottled Date: March 2014
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: <1g/L
Titratable Acidity: 5.1g/L
Packaging: Screwcap (12x750ml)
