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Mills Reef Reserve Syrah 2013
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“Congratulations on selecting the Mills Reef Reserve Syrah 2013

Luscious blackcurrant, boysenberry, and pepper spice……
I’ve created the perfect match for this wine - Josh Emett

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Mills Reef Reserve Syrah 2013

Mills Reef Reserve Syrah 2013


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Awards / Reviews   (5 Star)

5 STARS: Cameron Douglas MS
5 STARS: Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
4 STARS: Winestate Hawkes Bay Tasting 2014

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS
This rich, full-bodied Syrah was sourced from grapes grown exclusively in the renowned Gimblett Gravels District. Its smooth palate exudes luscious blackcurrant, boysenberry, and pepper spice. Twelve months ageing in quality oak has added further complexity, conferring supple leather and dark chocolate accents. It is a delicious accompaniment to your favourite red meat dishes.

VINEYARD & WINEMAKING
After a three day cold soak to extract important colour and flavour components, the must was fermented in stainless steel vats before being pressed off skins. The wine was aged for twelve months in quality French (73%) and American (27%) oak.
This superior wine was sourced from grapes grown on our Trust block (67%) and Mere Rd (33%) - two of our prestigious vineyards in the renowned Gimblett Gravels. The vineyards are sited on prime gravel soils ideally suited to this rising-star variety. After an exceptional growing season where conditions were ideal, we harvested fruit of unsurpassed quality at around 21.3o Brix.

Colour
Red
Region
Hawkes Bay
Country
New Zealand

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