Syrah (Shiraz)
One of the noble red wine grapes, capable of producing serious wines capable of significant ageing. The variety behind the durability of Hermitage, perhaps the finest French manifestation of Syrah. Relatively productive and disease resistant. Sensitive to coulure. The wine's deep dark dense qualities are greatly reduced once yields are allowed to rise. Has a tendency to lose aroma and acidity rapidly if left too long on the vine. Known as Shiraz in Australia, the variety is more commonly referred to as Syrah in New Zealand.
Budburst - Late , Harvest - Midseason
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Syrah (Shiraz) ENTAV-INRA® 470
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Productive, similar to 877, open bunches. High sugar content and wines that are full bodied and coloured.
Syrah (Shiraz) ENTAV-INRA® 524
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Medium fertility, medium bunch weight and medium sugar production potential.
Syrah (Shiraz) 383
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Low fertility, medium bunch weight and medium sugar production potential, appears to be more productive than 877 and 470, with similar ripeness level.
Flavour profile
Very good flavours, clean.
Syrah (Shiraz) 877
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Productive, long cylindrical bunches, variability between vines, more uneven than 470 with bigger bunches and bigger crop-load.
General Comments
Highest score in the Microvin 2007 tastings
Syrah (Shiraz) Baileys
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from Australia (selected from very old vines)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Medium productivity, variable bunch size, very long, open loose bunches.
General Comments
Looks very promising on the vine in Gisborne. Microvin 2007 rated highly.
Syrah (Shiraz) Chave
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by Nobilo from the Gerard Chave collection in France (Northern Rhone) TK0620 Riversun source Misty Valley
- Still requires evaluation in New Zealand
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Syrah (Shiraz) Grippat A
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by Nobilo from Jean Louis Grippat vineyard in France (Northern Rhone). TK06743. Rivesun source Misty Valley
- Still requires evaluation in New Zealand
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Big loose bunches.
Flavour profile
Less flavour
Syrah (Shiraz) Grippat B
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by Nobilo from Jean Louis Grippat vineyard in France (Northern Rhone). TK06744. Riversun source Misty Valley
- Still requires evaluation in New Zealand
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Very big bunches.
Flavour profile
Better flavour than Grippat A, more acidity.
Syrah (Shiraz) Stonecroft
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Of unknown origin. Riversun source selected from vines in the Dry River/Araapoff Vineyard in Martinborough
Viticulture
Small bunches and lower yields than the MS selection, makes good wine (used by Neil McCallum at Dry River and Allan Limmer at Stonecroft).
Flavour profile
Good flavours
History
A careful selection made as a number of sources have GLRaV-3
Syrah (Shiraz) MS04012
- Riversun Premium Plus
- A New Zealand vineyard selection (most likely from TK05136) MS04012
Viticulture
Productive and quite vigorous clone with large, long, loose bunches.
Flavour profile
Clean fruit with even colour and good flavour
General Comments
Winemakers on the Gimblett Gravels are very happy with the wine it produces.