2020 Passage Rock Waiheke Syrah
Grape
Syrah
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
93/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Suave, elegant syrah with red-fleshed plum, dark berry, black pepper and spice supported by a core of sweet fruit and fine, ripe tannins. An intense, robust red offering good cellaring potential. 22 FEB 2022." Drink 2022 - 2030
93/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Red berry fruits and dried herb, some pepper qualities and a mix of barrel spice and clay soil qualities. Nicely complex and youthful. Flavours reflect the bouquet with dark berries and raspberry, some plum then sweet wood flavours. Some smoke and spice layers in complexity with tannins and acidity delivering freshness and mouthfeel. Well made and quite lengthy with best drinking from 2023 through 2027+."
5 Stars M.Cooper
"This Waiheke Island red is consistently rewarding. The 2020 vintage (5*) was hand-harvested at four sites and barrel-matured for a year. Full-coloured, it is fragrant, savoury and supple, with rich, ripe, plummy, spicy flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony. A finely crafted wine with obvious potential, it should be at its best 2024+."
| Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland & Waiheke Island |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2030 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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