DRY RIVER Lovat Vineyard Syrah, Martinborough/Wairarapa 2011

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DRY RIVER Lovat Vineyard Syrah, Martinborough/Wairarapa 2011

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DRY RIVER Lovat Vineyard Syrah, Martinborough/Wairarapa 2011

<p>DRY RIVER Lovat Vineyard Syrah, Martinborough</p> <p>Dry River, founded in 1979, was a pioneer of the Martinborough region and today remains among New Zealand’s leading wine producers. Dry River was also a pioneer of Shiraz/Syrah in New Zealand, beginning in 1996, and has seen the variety gain prominence. The Lovat Vineyard Syrah is a cool-climate style with a perfume of violets, black pepper and cinnamon spice. It is medium-bodied, with a mineral streak, but has good concentration, being plush and intense at the same time. The ‘Amaranth’ designation indicates an expectation that the wine will continue to develop interest as it ages.</p>

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DRY RIVER Lovat Vineyard Syrah, Martinborough

Dry River, founded in 1979, was a pioneer of the Martinborough region and today remains among New Zealand’s leading wine producers. Dry River was also a pioneer of Shiraz/Syrah in New Zealand, beginning in 1996, and has seen the variety gain prominence. The Lovat Vineyard Syrah is a cool-climate style with a perfume of violets, black pepper and cinnamon spice. It is medium-bodied, with a mineral streak, but has good concentration, being plush and intense at the same time. The ‘Amaranth’ designation indicates an expectation that the wine will continue to develop interest as it ages.

Style: Shiraz/Syrah
Vintage: 2011

Region: Martinborough/Wairarapa
Code: DRSLV

Varietal: Syrah
Country: New Zealand

Winery DRY RIVER

Established by pioneering winegrower Neil McCallum in 1979, Dry River is a small boutique producer in Martinborough. Some the winery’s vines were first planted as early as 1979 on the famed Martinborough terrace, an extremely dry, gravely free draining site. Viticulture follows a philosophy of sustainability with the vines unirrigated and cropped to low levels. In the winery, the overarching philosophy is one of minimal intervention. Dry River has a stellar reputation for producing small quantities of super-premium artisanal wines. The range encompasses Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah and a Late Harvest Riesling. In 2003 the winery was sold to American financier Julian Robertson, although Neil McCallum is still involved in the day to day management of the winery.