supporting the fruit rather than driving it
Looking for suitable white wine varieties as well as tackling Rutherglen’s changing climate
patinated depth without overshadowing the fruit
with notes of violet
FOOD MATCHING Will shine with sirloin and truffled mash
Kenzie Heretaunga Syrah Swinney supporting the fruit rather thanThe palate is bright, spicy, and finely structured, opening with blackberry, dark plum, and boysenberry lifted by fresh, coolclimate acidity that keeps the wine taut and energetic. Tannins are fine, graphiteedged, and gently firm, giving shape without heaviness. The midpalate reveals notes of violet, black pepper, olive tapenade, and a subtle smokymineral thread, showing classic Hawkes Bay Syrah character with a lighter, more lifted Kenzie touch. The