100% Syrah; alcohol: 13%; estate Raupo Creek vineyard, Omaka Valley, Marlborough; clay soil; high sunshine and minimal rain; farmed hand harvested mid April 8, 2024; fermented in 50% small clay amphorae, 50% neutral barriques, 15% whole bunch, only indigenous yeast; macerated 3 weeks; malolactic fermentation and 5 months aging; transferred to stainless barrels settling before bottling without fining, filtration, or added sulphur; certified US & NZ BioGro Organic.
Winemaker's Notes
Indeed, the best vintage yet for our Beautiful Chaos Syrah. Brooding and inky to the eye, which leads into a lifted bouquet of dark bramble fruits and savoury, earthy notes on the nose. The palate is charming, with luscious, concentrated fruit that is underpinned by powdery, cocoa-like tannins. A true expression of Syrah from our special, cool climate vineyard.
