Huntaway Reserve Syrah

Huntaway Reserve Syrah offers generous dark fruit flavours including ripe plum, blackberry, and red berries, complemented by black pepper, smoked meat, tobacco, and dark chocolate notes. The wine is full-bodied with firm tannins and a smooth texture, finishing with warming black pepper and sweet plum. It displays the bold yet elegant character typical of quality Hawke's Bay Syrah.

Huntaway Reserve Syrah comes from Hawke's Bay on New Zealand's North Island, one of the country's premier red wine regions. The region's warm days, cool nights, and well-drained soils create ideal conditions for producing concentrated, expressive Syrah with ripe fruit character and savoury complexity.

This Syrah pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats including beef steaks, lamb shoulder, and venison sausages. The wine's firm tannins and savoury notes also complement hearty dishes like beef casseroles, barbecued ribs, or mushroom-based meals. The black pepper character makes it particularly suited to peppercorn-crusted meats.

Huntaway Reserve Syrah works wonderfully with rich, flavourful dishes that can stand up to its full body and firm tannins. Try it alongside grilled lamb chops with rosemary, slow-cooked beef brisket, venison pie, or even hearty vegetarian options like grilled portobello mushrooms or eggplant parmigiana.

Serve Huntaway Reserve Syrah at 16-18°C to showcase its aromatic complexity and balanced structure. If the wine has been stored in a cool cellar, allow it to warm slightly before serving. Decanting is optional but can help open up the aromatics and soften the tannins, particularly if you're serving it immediately after purchase.