2020 Passage Rock Waiheke Magnus Red
Grape
Red blend
Its Origins
The Passage Rock dream was first conceptualized in 1991 when founders David and Veronika Evans Gander sat together in an ancient West Australian forest surrounded by vineyards. The concept to create fantastic wines in a beautiful place near the sea was merely the dream of two young people in their prime seeking their way in life. After purchasing the property in 1993, the first vines were planted in 1994 in the head of the beautiful Te Matuku valley in the southeastern end of Waiheke Island. In 1996, bucking the trend and taking a calculated risk Syrah was planted. Since 2001 Passage Rock has become Waiheke Island's most awarded winery in both New Zealand and International competitions, winning multiple gold medals and trophies for the Reserve Syrah. Passage Rock is a love affair that follows the will of the seasons and the instincts of the vintner.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Dark purple and blue ruby and purples with plenty of concentration lead to a bouquet of blue and purple fruits, dark cherry and blackberry, boysenberry then spices of toast and clove, vanilla and wild forest berries. Concentration and complexity, youth and power. On the palate a dry wine with core flavours of dark berries, some chocolate and spices. Tannins are polished, ripe and in abundance, there’s plenty of mouthfeel and gritty textures. Acidity spreads the fruit and barrel flavours across the palate. A lengthy focused, dry wine with complexity and power." Drink 2024 - 2035
95/100 Bob Campbell MW (2019 vintage)
"A selection of the top six barrels that include syrah, cabernet sauvignon, montepulciano, merlot and malbec. It’s a rich, deeply-tinted red with a dense mix of dark berry, plum, and five-spice flavours together with liquorice and dried herbs."
| Variety | Red blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland & Waiheke Island |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2035 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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