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2006
Louis Syrah
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Louis Syrah 2006 is the flagship wine of Bridge Pa Vineyard, New Zealand’s only wine producer 100% devoted to Syrah. Named for Louis, the owner’s oldest child, this wine is made from the very best hand harvested fruit from vines grown on Taupo Pumice Sands at the Ngatarawa Road vineyard. Crafted using traditional gentle winemaking techniques Louis Syrah 2006 displays the classic Bridge Pa Vineyard aromas of perfumed violet and black fruit. The palate is full bodied and smooth featuring berries, black cracked pepper and an earthy undertone. Extended barrel aging in American oak barriques has contributed to a beautifully balanced and elegantly structured Rhône style wine that will continue to develop in the bottle long after its release.
Gold Medal International Wine Challenge 2009 United Kingdom
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Bottle Price |
RRP NZ$ 49.00
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Discounted dozen |
RRP NZ$ 529.20
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Reviews
Judging Panel Interntional Wine Challenge 2009, U.K
95/100 - "Enormous Fruit. Wonderful cracked pepper and mulberry with hints of violet and lavender. Silky richness and lovely round tannins. Amazingly complex. Endless spicey finish.
91/100 eRobertParker.com - Neal Martin Nov 2009
Good purity on the nose: Blackberry, raspberry and a touch of "hot bricks". Well defined and natural. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy texture, caresses the mouth, lovely balanced and bewitching crescendo towards the svelt finish. Pure black cherries and Doris plum. Beautifully crafted. Wonderful. Drink 2010-2016
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Louis Syrah |
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Vintage |
2006 |
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Variety |
Syrah |
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Alcohol % |
13% |
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Release Date |
March 2009 |
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Cellaring Potential |
Up to 10 years |
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Price per bottle |
RRP NZ$ $49.00
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2006
Louis Syrah
Louis Syrah 2006 is the flagship wine of Bridge Pa Vineyard, New Zealand’s only wine producer 100% devoted to Syrah. Named for Louis, the owner’s oldest child, this wine is made from the very best hand harvested fruit from vines grown on Taupo Pumice Sands at the Ngatarawa Road vineyard. Crafted using traditional gentle winemaking techniques Louis Syrah 2006 displays the classic Bridge Pa Vineyard aromas of perfumed violet and black fruit. The palate is full bodied and smooth featuring berries, black cracked pepper and an earthy undertone. Extended barrel aging in American oak barriques has contributed to a beautifully balanced and elegantly structured Rhône style wine that will continue to develop in the bottle long after its release.
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2008
Reserve Syrah
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The excellent 2008 vintage has produced this intense and supply Reserve Syrah that displays black plum, black peppercorn and spice aromatics followed by chocolate, deepest velvety cassis and plum on the palate. Match with red meats, rich Asian cuisine or game dishes.
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Bottle Price |
RRP NZ$ 38.00
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Discounted dozen |
RRP NZ$ 410.40
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Reserve Syrah |
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Vintage |
2008 |
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Variety |
Syrah |
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Alcohol % |
13.5 |
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Release Date |
June 2010 |
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Cellaring Potential |
up to 8 years |
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Price per bottle |
RRP NZ$ $38.00
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2008
Reserve Syrah
The excellent 2008 vintage has produced this intense and supply Reserve Syrah that displays black plum, black peppercorn and spice aromatics followed by chocolate, deepest velvety cassis and plum on the palate. Match with red meats, rich Asian cuisine or game dishes.
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2009
Drama Queen
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Drama Queen 2009 is made in the saignee method where free-run juice is drained off the Reserve and Louis Syrah ferments after 36 hours. The juice is then finished as a white wine, but retains the medium crimson colour from its first hours soaking on skins.
Aromas of spice and sweet, ripe strawberry follow through from the nose to the palate. Drama Queen 2009 is made in a dry style and is best served well chilled and enjoyed at lunch or as an aperitiff.
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Bottle Price |
RRP NZ$ 22.00
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Discounted dozen |
RRP NZ$ 237.60
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Reviews
Peter Saunders, Best of the Best Wine Guide 2009
From Hawke's Bay Syrah. Lovely fresh wine with vitality which combines with the freshness to give us something tasty and tangy with a delightful fruit aspect we might not have expected from syrah over here. Wonderful wine in full form for summer and beyond.
Rebecca Gibb, Independant Wine Writer U.K
God I love Syrah in both it's red and pink forms. This is deep magenta pink with strawberries and cream on the nose. Forget weedy rose, it's powerful and peppery stuff yet still manages to be elegant. If we are talking about Drama Queens, this is definitly more Angelina Jolie (as Lara Croft!) than Paris Hilton. 18+/20
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Drama Queen |
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Vintage |
2009 |
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Variety |
Syrah Rose |
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Alcohol % |
12 |
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Release Date |
1 September 2009 |
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Cellaring Potential |
Nil |
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Price per bottle |
RRP NZ$ $22.00
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2009
Drama Queen
Drama Queen 2009 is made in the saignee method where free-run juice is drained off the Reserve and Louis Syrah ferments after 36 hours. The juice is then finished as a white wine, but retains the medium crimson colour from its first hours soaking on skins.
Aromas of spice and sweet, ripe strawberry follow through from the nose to the palate. Drama Queen 2009 is made in a dry style and is best served well chilled and enjoyed at lunch or as an aperitiff.
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2006
Zillah Merlot
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Zillah 2006 is the debut release of a reserve merlot by Bridge Pa. Aptly named for Zillah Daysh the family's youngest daughter, it is vivacious and full of promise. This single vineyard wine is made from the very best hand picked fruit grown on the Ngatarawa Road vineyard. Crafted by Bruce Helliwell using traditional winemaking techniques Zillah 2006 displays a breath of aromas including rich fruit and spice, and the unmistakable Bridge Pa Vineyard perfume. The long complex palate is full bodied, smooth and intense with berry and black plum combining with spicy oak and an intriguing earthiness. A beautifully balanced multi layered wine supported by ripe tannins and rounded acidity.
Top 12 NZ Merlot - Gourmet Traveler Wine 2009
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Bottle Price |
RRP NZ$ 36.00
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Discounted dozen |
RRP NZ$ 388.80
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Reviews
Scenic Cellars - Taupo May 2008
This label has only been on the scene for the last few years, but it's already fashioned an enviable reputation for the quality of it's wine. At a recent tasting here, it was like a shining light! A single vineyard Merlot (from along Ngatarawa Road) made from the very best handpicked fruit and crafted to perfection by Bruce Heliwell, deeply coloured, it has alluring aromas of dark plums, blackberry and chocolate notes with a richly layered palate, supported by sweet ripe tannins. A very fine wine.
Top 12 NZ Merlot - Gourmet Traveller Wine; Bob Campbell Aug/Sept 2009
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Zillah Merlot |
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Vintage |
2006 |
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Variety |
Merlot Blend |
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Alcohol % |
14 |
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Release Date |
1 September 2007 |
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Cellaring Potential |
Up to 8 Years |
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Price per bottle |
RRP NZ$ 30.6$36.00
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2006
Zillah Merlot
Zillah 2006 is the debut release of a reserve merlot by Bridge Pa. Aptly named for Zillah Daysh the family's youngest daughter, it is vivacious and full of promise. This single vineyard wine is made from the very best hand picked fruit grown on the Ngatarawa Road vineyard. Crafted by Bruce Helliwell using traditional winemaking techniques Zillah 2006 displays a breath of aromas including rich fruit and spice, and the unmistakable Bridge Pa Vineyard perfume. The long complex palate is full bodied, smooth and intense with berry and black plum combining with spicy oak and an intriguing earthiness. A beautifully balanced multi layered wine supported by ripe tannins and rounded acidity.
$30.60
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2004
Louis Syrah
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Awards
Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2006 - Syrah Variety - Trophy
Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2006 - Syrah Variety - Gold Medal
Top 5 Syrah 2006 - Cuisine Magazine, NZ
Champion Syrah and Alan Limmer Trophy - Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2006, NZ
Syrah Regional Trophy (NZ) Decanter World Wine Awards 2006, UK
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Bottle Price |
RRP NZ$ 58.00
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Discounted dozen |
RRP NZ$ 626.40
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Reviews
Rosemary George MW - Decanter Oct 06
“Lovely ripe fruit, fragrant oak, spice. Elegant palate, beautiful restrained fruit, balanced with silky raspberry, cherry tones. Fine tannin.”
Bob Campbell MW - Gourmet Traveller Wine Feb 2007
94/100 "Made by Bruce Helliwell from hand harvested grapes in an area of Hawke's Bay known as the Bridge Pa Triangle. Although close to the Gimblett Gravels district, the soils are different comprising deep pumice sands and gravels overlaid by a light sandy loam. This big and powerful wine has a mix of plum, berry, black cracked pepper and more savoury flavours like earth and brambles. The oak is evident, though fruit flavours dominate. A solidly structured wine with firm, ripe tannins."
Cameron Douglas - Hospitality August 2006
“Dark ruby, concentrated, dark rose edge. Black pepper, spices, raspberry, bitter chocolate and broody, earthy undertone matched on the palate. Firm, ripe tannins and delicious mid-palate concentration lead into a long finish. An outstanding example. Decant for service, no less than 17ºC. Will cellar for five+ years"
Karl Du Fresne - Sunday Star Times Magazine 24 September 2006
"This Hawke’s Bay wine was attracting attention even before it won the trophy for best Syrah at the Bragato awards. Sourced from the Daysh Family vineyard on Ngatarawa Road in the Bridge Pa (aka Ngatarawa) Triangle and made by Bruce Helliwell, it’s dark, powerful and very refined Rhone-style syrah that comes alive in the mouth. Excellent with food and should last well. "
Sue Courtenay - Wine of the Week website 28 May 2006
"Bridge Pa Louis Syrah 2004 was a big wine with an aromatic spice box nose and sweet fruit underpinned by firm acidity that carries the finish."
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Louis Syrah |
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Vintage |
2004 |
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Variety |
100% Syrah |
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Alcohol % |
14 |
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Release Date |
1 May 2006 |
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Cellaring Potential |
Up to 10 years |
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Price per bottle |
RRP NZ$ $58.00
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2004
Louis Syrah
Library Stock Release: Limited stock release May 2008
The flagship wine of Bridge Pa Vineyard, Louis 2004, is opulent and full bodied. It’s colour is dark ruby and concentrated with a dark rose edge. On the nose it shows aromas of black pepper, spices, raspberry, bitter chocolate and a broody, earthy undertone all matched on the palate. On the palate it is balanced and elegant, with firm ripe tannins and a delicious mid-palate concentration leading into a long lingering finish.
A classic Hawke’s Bay Syrah, Louis is made from high quality, hand picked fruit grown on the Ngatarawa Road vineyard. Hand crafted by Bruce Helliwell, traditional gentle winemaking techniques are employed followed by extended maturation in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barriques, and additional bottle ageing prior to release.
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