Frenchmans Hill Estate Rock Earth Syrah Waiheke 14

?Rich, intense, almost luscious syrah with ripe blackberry, cassis, vanilla, pepper, spice, anise and classy oak flavours. A concentrated wine that keeps revealing different nuances of flavour on its lingering finish. Should develop well with bottle age.? ? Bob Campbell MW

?The beautiful 2013 vintage was estate-grown in The 8 Vineyard and matured for 16 months in French oak barriques (60 per cent new). Set to flourish for a decade, it is finely scented and deeply coloured, with substantial body, dense, ripe blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, a hint of licorice, very fine-grained tannins, and lovely richness and harmony.? ? Michael Cooper

 ?100% Waiheke coastal single site ?The 8 Vineyard?. Hand-tended vines, tiny crop yields and a masterful combination of 6x ?class A? syrah clones, combine to produce a rich, elegant and complex wine that proudly expresses this unique and spiritual piece of earth. 16 months in 75% new French barriques. Unfined and minimally filtered. Cellar at 13-15 ?C. Drink: 2018 ? 2028? ? Winemaker?s notes