94 points “Quite a complex elegant and appealing Syrah with raspberry plum pepper and savoury dried herb flavours. Well-structured with peppery tannins that promise longevity without compromising accessibility.” – Bob Campbell MW
Sometimes called ‘Mr New Zealand Wine’ Bob Campbell was only the second wine writer in the world (after Jancis Robinson) to become a Master of Wine. So when he gives a review like that it’s worth taking notice especially at this price.
2019 was a great year for Hawke’s Bay Syrah making this red from Bilancia a must-try. The grapes came from a single vineyard on Roy’s Hill and were pressed into French oak barrels and allowed to ferment with indigenous yeasts. It remained on the lees for 10 months creating a wine that’s expressive vibrant and juicy. Expect a highly enjoyable mix of blackberries raspberries plums black pepper dried herbs autumn leaves and festive spices. It’s a great wine to have in the rack as the nights start drawing in and getting cooler or to sip while you wait for the Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2019 to come of age in your cellar.
Bilancia is a boutique producer in Hawke’s Bay established by Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson in 1997. Although they settled in New Zealand this dynamic duo studied in South Australia and have made wines in Australia Hungary Italy California Portugal and France. They are both Libras which is why they choose the name Bilancia which means balance and is also the Italian word for the zodiac sign they were born under. However their stellar wines are a must-try irrespective of your astrology.
SKU No.: 3857932
Style No.: 905577
Region: Hawke's Bay
Grapes: Shiraz/Syrah
Closure: Screw
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
94 points “Quite a complex elegant and appealing Syrah with raspberry plum pepper and savoury dried herb flavours. Well-structured with peppery tannins that promise longevity without compromising accessibility.” – Bob Campbell MW
Sometimes called ‘Mr New Zealand Wine’ Bob Campbell was only the second wine writer in the world (after Jancis Robinson) to become a Master of Wine. So when he gives a review like that it’s worth taking notice especially at this price.
2019 was a great year for Hawke’s Bay Syrah making this red from Bilancia a must-try. The grapes came from a single vineyard on Roy’s Hill and were pressed into French oak barrels and allowed to ferment with indigenous yeasts. It remained on the lees for 10 months creating a wine that’s expressive vibrant and juicy. Expect a highly enjoyable mix of blackberries raspberries plums black pepper dried herbs autumn leaves and festive spices. It’s a great wine to have in the rack as the nights start drawing in and getting cooler or to sip while you wait for the Bilancia La Collina Syrah 2019 to come of age in your cellar.
Bilancia is a boutique producer in Hawke’s Bay established by Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson in 1997. Although they settled in New Zealand this dynamic duo studied in South Australia and have made wines in Australia Hungary Italy California Portugal and France. They are both Libras which is why they choose the name Bilancia which means balance and is also the Italian word for the zodiac sign they were born under. However their stellar wines are a must-try irrespective of your astrology.
SKU No.: 3857932
Style No.: 905577