First released as the ‘Florita Riesling’ in 2004 by Jim Barry Wines
but already graceful enough to enjoy in its early chapters
with velvety tannins
Do not be fooled by the label
Brokenwood is one of the Hunter Valley’s benchmark producers
2024 Gimblett Gravels Syrah, Craggy Range RiojaAlta First released as the ‘FloritaGravel Bloom This is Hawkes Bay Syrah with perfume, polish and a clear stony heartbeat. Blackberry, dark cherry and boysenberry lead the nose, lifted by violet, lavender, cracked black pepper, aniseed, black olive and a subtle savoury spice. It has the depth you expect from the Gimblett Gravels, but the character is more refined than heavy, with floral lift and mineral tension running through the fruit. On the palate, it is concentrated, smooth and