Bilancia

La Collina Syrah

The 2024 growing season proved to be a joy after the very interesting 2023 and the fickle 2022. The only issue was the low crop levels. The fruit was hand harvested in perfect condition and this allowed for 100% whole bunch fermentation. The wine was fermented in open top fermentation vessels, pressed at dryness and transferred to barriques for elevage.The aim is to produce a wine that shows the excitement of Hawke's Bay hillside Syrah. The 2024 la collina is a great example of this; spice, brambly and berry fruits with structure, length, velvety tannins and drinkability but still with the ability to age.This is a great wine to enjoy now but will live for many years in your cellar. Cellar some and enjoy again, and again, over the next 15 - 20 years.