C.J.Pask Gimblett Road Syrah 2008

Ripe fruit, cold soaking, some whole bunches and warm fermentation are the key components of this Syrah. Oak maturation compliments the pepper and spicy fruits of this distinctive wine style.
COLOUR: Deep purple / red.
AROMA: Aromatic and spicy.
PALATE: Fragrant aromatic fruit is supported by fine oak. Typical black pepper along with some floral fragrance describes this dense highly structured Syrah.
OAK MATURATION: Approximately 12 months in French oak.
SOILS: Consisting of alluvial gravel overlaid with silt sands of varying depths. The Ngaruroro River laid these soils incorporating volcanic pumice sands down centuries ago. These free draining and low status soils are ideal for winegrowing.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS: Favourable conditions were experienced through the flowering and fruit set periods. A fine, warm summer was experienced, where ultimate fruit maturity was achieved. Yield and quality were both exceptional which has made the 2008 vintage a stand out.
VINIFICATION: A portion was cold soaked prior to fermentation, then received the usual warm fermentation on skins with regular pumping over. This spicy Syrah was then aged in French oak for approximately 12 months which has contributed to the complexity of this elegant Syrah.
FINAL COMPOSITION: Alcohol 13.5% v/v, pH 3.5, TA 5.6 g/l, RS < 1

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