Winery Empirical - Syrah

Winery EmpiricalSyrah

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Syrah of Winery Empirical is a red wine from the region of Central Otago of South Island.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Syrah from the Winery Empirical

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Syrah of Winery Empirical in the region of South Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Empirical's Syrah.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Delrho

Intraspecific crossing obtained in 1959 between Alphonse Lavallée and Csaba pearl. Delrho has been registered in the Official Catalogue of Table Grape Varieties, list A1, since 1986, but today it is practically not multiplied.

Last vintages of this wine

Syrah - 2016
In the top 100 of of Central Otago wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Syrah from Winery Empirical are 2016

Informations about the Winery Empirical

The winery offers 5 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Central Otago in the region of South Island

The Winery Empirical is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Central Otago to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South Island
In the top 7000 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 1500 of of Central Otago wines
In the top 300000 of red wines
In the top 550000 wines of the world

The wine region of Central Otago

The wine region of Central Otago is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amisfield or the Domaine Felton Road produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Otago are Pinot noir et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Otago often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, sage or cedar.


The wine region of South Island

Central Otago, near the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, vies for the title of world's most southerly wine region. Vineyards cling to the sides of mountains and high above river gorges in this dramatic landscape. Pinot Noir has proven itself in this challenging Terroir, and takes up nearly three-quarters of the region's vineyard area. The typical Central Otago Pinot Noir is intense and deeply colored, with flavors of doris plum, Sweet spice and bramble.

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The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

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The word of the wine: Filling

Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.

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