Te Mata Bullnose Syrah 2013
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Sugar
Dry
Acid
5.7
pH
3.63
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13
In Stock
Tasting Note
Aroma
Complex characters of raspberry, red plum and boysenberry together with notes of lavender, cinnamon and five spice.
ClosureCork
GrapeShiraz/Syrah
Grape Variety
Maturation
Mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 10 months’ maturation, during which time it was regularly topped and racked.
Oaked0
Palate
The concentrated palate is immediately syrupy in texture, and balanced by firm powdery tannins that provide great length to the sweet red berry fruit flavours.
VarietalV_SHIRAZSYRAH
Vinification
The syrah grapes were combined with a small quantity of viognier, then destemmed and co-fermented. The resulting wine remained on skins for extended maceration before pressing. It was then run off to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 10 months’ maturation, during which time it was regularly topped and racked. The wine received a traditional egg white fining before being bottled in December 2013.
RegionHawkes Bay - New Zealand
Region CodeINZAHAWKES
Region Notes
State
Subregion
WinemakerPeter Cowley
Wine StyleRed (Full Bodied)
Joelle Thomson
0
2015/07/01
drinksbiz, July 2015
A beautiful expression of Bullnose Vineyards Syrah in this lovely red wine, which is made from grapes grown on iron rich soils. This wine's intensity in colour, aroma and complexity puts forward a good case for best vintage ever in Hawkes Bay; thanks to its insanely attractive purple hue, its rich fruit flavours, its subtle floral aromas, its soft smooth tannins ans the long flavoursome finish.
Mike Bennie
93
2016/02/22
Winefront, February 2016
Potent perfume shows off the classy cedary profile and couples it to deeply concentrated black berry fruits, leather char, and graphite-like scents impressive for its heft and control. Very classy
Raymond Chan
96
2016/02/23
Raymond Chan Wine Review - Te Mata Estate Showcase Summary, 2015
Rich and aromatic unfolding ethereal waves of ripe dark red and black berry fruits lifted with floral perfumes and exotic spice notes. The palate is supple and plush with fine-grained tannins is a sensational, complete syrah of richness and finesse.
Bob Campbell MW
96
2014/07/23
Bob Campbell Wine Reviews, July 2014
Elegant, powerful wine with intense dark berry fruit and subtle floral/violet flavours plus a seasoning of cracked black pepper. Very aromatic and appealing red. Classy wine with great cellaring potential.
Raymond Chan
96
2016/02/23
Raymond Chan Wine Review - Te Mata Estate Showcase Summary, 2015
Rich and aromatic unfolding ethereal waves of ripe dark red and black berry fruits lifted with floral perfumes and exotic spice notes. The palate is supple and plush with fine-grained tannins is a sensational, complete syrah of richness and finesse.
Bob Campbell MW
96
2014/07/23
Bob Campbell Wine Reviews, July 2014
Elegant, powerful wine with intense dark berry fruit and subtle floral/violet flavours plus a seasoning of cracked black pepper. Very aromatic and appealing red. Classy wine with great cellaring potential.
Huon Hooke
93
2015/05/23
huonhooke.com, May 2015
Very bright, youthful, deep purple/red colour. Nutty, floral, blue fruit aromas, spicy and almond-like, medium-bodied and smooth with abundant soft tannins and loads of black cherry fruit. Fleshy and supple. Delicious wine, with aging potential as well as early drinkability.
Melanie Brown
0
2015/11/01
Decanter, November 2015
An attractive spicy nose opens out into a
beautifully pure, generous palate bursting
with ripe dark fruits and measured by deeper
earthy, peppery notes. Firm tannins and lively
acidity lend structure and persistence.
Drink By: 2020
Sam Kim
96
2015/02/23
Wine Orbit Te Mata Showcase Summary, 2015
The wine is gloriously perfumed showing black/blueberry, floral, cedar and mixed spice with a subtle infusion of earthy undertone. The palate is pure, seductive and beautifully flowing. A knockout syrah exhibiting elegance as well as power and generosity. At its best: 2016 to 2025.
Rebecca Gibb
0
2016/02/23
James Suckling New Zealand, May 2014
Captures both ripeness and elegance. Fine grained, mouth coating tannin and mouthwatering acidity on the finish. 18.5/20
New World Syrah for Rhône lovers
96
2015/08/23
Decanter, August 2015
There’s never been a better time to buy and drink New Zealand Syrah. The 2013 vintage was universally hailed as Hawke’s Bay’s best ever. But don’t worry if you miss out – the 2014 is rumoured to be nearly as good. Bullnose '13 is elegant, powerful Syrah with intense dark berry fruit, violets, and mixed spice. Lovely and aromatic with a firm structure of fine tannins.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Sugar
Dry
Acid
5.7
pH
3.63
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Awards
Mike Bennie
93
2016/02/22
Winefront, February 2016
Potent perfume shows off the classy cedary profile and couples it to deeply concentrated black berry fruits, leather char, and graphite-like scents impressive for its heft and control. Very classy
Winemaker Notes
"2013 was a remarkable vintage, touted as the finest in 30 years."