Winery notes (2025 Vintage)
"Drawn from our Home Block vineyard, this Syrah showcases the variety's unmistakable Hawke's Bay character. Dark berry fruits, five spice and aniseed notes unfold over polished tannins and a supple, generous palate. Powerful yet approachable, it has an immediacy that makes it irresistible in its youth.
Our Home Block. Elevated, dramatic and off-piste. The place where our philosophy becomes wine. Dark berry fruits, five spice and aniseed notes unfold over polished tannins and a supple, generous palate. Powerful yet approachable, it has an immediacy that makes it irresistible in its youth. 100% whole bunch, hand plunged. 14 months in seasoned Chassin French Oak Puncheons. No fining, fine pad filtration, bottled on site.
The 2025 growing season delivered near-perfect conditions for grape growing in Hawke's Bay. A warm, settled spring provided excellent flowering weather and an even fruit set, establishing a healthy, balanced crop across the vineyard. For white varieties, the season delivered wines with exceptional concentration, texture and length. The reds combine vibrant fruit expression, polished tannins and natural balance. Across all varieties, the wines show a rare combination of power, elegance and site expression. Early indications suggest 2025 will be remembered as one of Hawke's Bay's benchmark vintages."





















