Winery Obsidian - Estate Syrah

Winery ObsidianEstate Syrah

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Estate Syrah of Winery Obsidian is a red wine from the region of Waiheke Island of North 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 Estate Syrah from the Winery Obsidian

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

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

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Estate Syrah of Winery Obsidian in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Obsidian's Estate Syrah.

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

Discover the grape variety: Franc de Haute-Saône

Franc noir de Haute-Saône noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Haute-Saône). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The Franc noir de Haute-Saône black can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Estate Syrah - 2017
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Estate Syrah - 2016
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Estate Syrah - 2015
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 411110
Estate Syrah - 2014
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Estate Syrah - 2013
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Estate Syrah - 2012
In the top 100 of of Waiheke Island wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Estate Syrah from Winery Obsidian are 2014, 2015, 2013, 2016 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Obsidian

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Waiheke Island in the region of North Island

The Winery Obsidian is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Waiheke Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine North Island
In the top 850 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 250 of of Waiheke Island wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 55000 wines of the world

The wine region of Waiheke Island

The wine region of Waiheke Island is located in the region of Auckland of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Destiny Bay Vineyards or the Domaine Destiny Bay Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Waiheke Island are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Waiheke Island often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, cigar box or savory and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or coffee.


The wine region of North Island

New-zealand/north-island/northland">Northland, as its name suggests, is New Zealand's northernmost wine-producing region, around four hours' drive northwest of the country's largest city, Auckland. Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's red wines are mostly produced from Syrah, Pinotage">Pinotage and the Hybrid variety Chambourcin. Chardonnay leads the way for white wine grape varieties; Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are among the other varieties cultivated here.

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