Pask Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020

A deep purple colour, with floral aromas and a touch of red licorice. The palate is medium-weight with a supple tannin structure and a lengthy finish.

Pask vineyards and winery are located in the province of Hawke's Bay, on the east coast of the North Island, one of the hottest and sunniest areas of New Zealand. With 2320 annual sunshine hours, moderate rainfall, sheltering inland ranges and a warm maritime climate with a long growing season, the region is an ideal location for creating grapes of exceptional quality. Our 60 hectares of vineyards are located on Gimblett Road, where we planted the first vines of what is now the world-famous Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District. Gimblett Gravels is a unique area of land, comprising alluvial deposits exposed when the Ngaruroro River flooded and established a new path 100 years ago. The soil is low in nutrients and laden with stones, gravel and silt. It is this quality, coupled with the area's warmth, that makes it a perfect spot for viticultural and an integral component of our winegrowing story.

After a spring with few frost events, the new year brought with it the long, hot summer days and cool nights that Hawke’s Bay is known for. February saw no rainfall with very drying conditions in the lead-up to harvest. Early ripening meant picking began at the start of March.

Harvested March 2020. Tank fermented with regular pumping over for colour, flavour and tannin extraction. Oak maturation for 12 months in seasoned French barrels, with regular racking for clarification and freshening.