Serine Syrah 2023

The name ‘Serine’ came about after speculation over the origin of our oldest Syrah vines, which are the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand. At one stage, it was thought the clone of Syrah might be Serine. That was never established but the name stuck. We pick our Syrah in a number of different batches, as we have different clones, vineyards and ages of vines. For the Serine Syrah we aim to make a serious wine which will develop in the bottle, but one which does not need to be cellared for years before drinking.

Serine Syrah 2022 Reviews

Robert Parker 92 Points

“…it is in fact the terroir you are smelling: crushed rocks, black spice, star anise, something gently minty and alpine-esque and dried herbs. In the mouth, the wine is tannic and bony, with red fruit in abundance and fresh acidity that gives a mineral impression… This is a wine of place if I ever tasted one… The wines are as distinct as the place. As this is."

– Erin Larkin - ...