2009 Clos de Ste. Anne Syrah SOLD OUT


Purple-hued and a complex luminosity, the white pepper enhances the beautiful ripeness with violets, writer’s ink and dark chocolate adding to the feral compounds of the aroma. Black as thunder and sweet as a teenage kiss.

Clos de Ste Anne is a single vineyard situated on steep northeast facing slopes in the foothills of Poverty Bay. The Syrah is grown in a little bowl high up in the slopes of this estate. Protected on all sides by the topography, it faces directly into the north west and is best described as The Crucible.

Notes from the Winemaker:
Purple-hued and a complex luminosity, the white pepper enhances the beautiful ripeness with violets, writers ink and dark chocolate adding to the feral compounds of the aroma. The hint of yellow flower aromas is contributed from the co-fermentation of 5% whole cluster of Viognier grapes. The palate is forward, yet sweet, with rich full flavours followed by a cleansing acidity; with elegant rather than aggressive tannin, this is a big wine. Black as thunder and sweet as a teenage kiss.
The savoury acidity is Pinot silk-like, that flows leaving a current of tantalising dark fruit on a warm landing.

Bottled on the property, using the finest natural cork. Store lying down. This wine also enjoys a time to rest in a decanter before serving. Suitable for vegetarians.

Drink between 2011 – 2019.

Wine from Certified Organic and Biodynamic Grapes.

Total acidity: 6.2g/l pH: 3.58
Alcohol: 14.5% Vol. Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l
Harvest dates: 6th April 2009
Bottled on: 30th November 2010
Released: 1st May 2011