Hawke's Bay Syrah

Our Black Label range is crafted specifically to complement food. This deep coloured Syrah is a classic Hawke’s Bay Syrah, delivering characteristic peppery aromas, strong berry fruit flavours and a luxurious tannin profile.

TASTING NOTES

Vibrant and lifted with plum, black pepper, violets and dried herbs. French oak contributes subtle vanilla and cedar aromas. Supple and smooth with fine soft tannins and medium weight. Cherry, plum and red brambly notes join with a touch of cocoa and nutmeg. Bright, juicy and lingering finish.

Syrah grapes were harvested from our Bridge Pa Triangle vineyard, St John and one of our Gimblett Gravels blocks on Omahu Rd. The fruit was fermented with judicious working of the “cap” to manage phenolic extraction. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new and old French oak for maturation for a period of seven months.

Makes an ideal partner to strongly flavoured foods such as balsamic marinated steak or an antipasto platter of salami, artichokes, olives and sun dried tomatoes.

TASTING NOTES

Dark fruit and dried herb aromas with pepper and black olive. Also a hint of coffee. Layers of red and black fruits dominate a juicy and lively palate with good density and a fine texture. A supple wine with a warm and spicy finish.

Syrah grapes were harvested from three of our Hawke’s Bay vineyards: St John, Highway 50 and Omahu Rd. The fruit was co-fermented with Viognier in open vats with judicious working of the “cap” to manage phenolic extraction. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new and old French oak for maturation for a period of 10 months.

Makes an ideal partner to strongly flavoured foods such as balsamic marinated steak or an antipasto platter of salami, artichokes, olives and sun dried tomatoes.

TASTING NOTES

Beautifully scented dark fruits, dark spice and raspberry.

These grapes were harvested from our St John vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. The fruit was fermented in open vats with frequent plunging of the “cap”. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new and old French oak for maturation for a period of 7 months.

Makes an ideal partner to strongly flavoured foods such as balsamic marinated steak or an antipasto platter of salami, artichokes, olives and sun dried tomatoes.

93 POINTS - Cameron Douglas, MS,  The Shout Magazine, July 2018 issue
92 POINTS - James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com, Oct 2018
4 STARS - Cuisine Magazine, June 2019

"Rich toasty oak and dark spices bouquet laced with spicy raspberry and dark cherry aromas, black currant, dark rose and leather. Dry with fine fruit tannins and toasty oak flavours. Plenty of fruit at the core with an abundance of acidity and texture. Pretty lengthy finish, balanced and very well made."
93 POINTS - Cameron Douglas, MS, The Shout Magazine, Jul 2018 issue

"Fresh and supple, it is medium-bodied, with vibrant berry, plum and black pepper flavours, a hint of tamarillo, and a slightly nutty, smooth finish. Enjoyable young."
- Michael Cooper, www.michaelcooper.co.nz

TASTING NOTES

Dark fruits, mineral and sage aromas with black pepper and vanilla. Medium weighted with a fine and even texture. Flavours of fruit cake, dark plum and raspberry marry well with dried herbs and spice elements.

These grapes were harvested after a long steady ripening through late summer/ early autumn in Hawke’s Bay. The fruit was fermented in open vats with frequent plunging of the “cap”. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new and old French oak for maturation for a period of 7 months.

Makes an ideal partner to strongly flavoured foods such as balsamic marinated steak or an antipasto platter of salami, artichokes, olives and sun dried tomatoes.

TASTING NOTES

Dark rich fruits, clove, liquorice and spice with some black pepper on the nose. Powerful and dense palate with fine tannins, sweet black fruits and cocoa. A hint of cherry on the long finish.

These grapes were harvested after a long steady ripening through late summer/ early autumn from our St John vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. The fruit was fermented in open vats with frequent plunging of the “cap”. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new (25%) and old French oak for maturation for a period of 12 months.

The sweet fruit flavours of the Babich Black Label Hawke’s Bay Syrah, 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.

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of black plum, black pepper and spices, followed by a vibrant and refreshing palate. Soft tannins, lovely fruit intensity and elegant structure.

These grapes were harvested after a long steady ripening through late summer/ early autumn from our Gimblett Road vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. The fruit was fermented in open vats with frequent plunging of the “cap”. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new (35%) and old French oak for maturation for a period of nine months.

The sweet fruit flavours of the Babich Black Label Hawke’s Bay Syrah, 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.

"Spicy, meaty, toasty and rich in dark fruit aromas – blackberry and currant suggestions, toasty oak and aged meat qualities. On the palate – tasty, dry, meaty and peppery with plenty of oak and fruit concentration, no missing the tannins – big and bold yet ripe, or the acidity – the back bone of this wine; lovely length and finish – must like oak."
-Cameron Douglas MS, NZ Liquor News April 2016

TASTING NOTES

Beautifully scented, dark fruits, dark spice and raspberry. Elegant and concentrated sweet and savoury notes embrace fine, dense tannins. Sweet, earthy spices linger on the finish.

These grapes were harvested after a long steady ripening through late summer/ early autumn from our Gimblett Road vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. The fruit was fermented in open vats with frequent plunging of the “cap”. After an extended period on skins, the young wine was drained to new (35%) and old French oak for maturation for a period of nine months.

The sweet fruit flavours of the Babich Black Label Hawke’s Bay Syrah, 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.