Syrah, Shiraz, two defined styles of the same variety. As a variety a medium bodied dark red wine with silky tannins and bright acidity. Shiraz when grown in the warmth of South Australia tends towards red berries, chocolate spice and often a hint of mint. It’s like after dinner mints in a glass. These styles are rich, generous and mouthfilling. Syrah in the Northern Rhone, earthy savoury and a touch rustic. Sometimes co fermented with Viognier, giving a floral lift to the Syrah there. From New Zealand, our Syrah’s tend towards the Northern Rhone, with brighter red fruits, fine silky tannins and our characteristic bright acidity.