Easthope Family Winegrowers Paddock Six Syrah 2020

Winemaking

Sourced from a single, organically farmed vineyard on the Mangatahi Terraces in Hawke’s Bay, Paddock Six is the flagship Syrah from the Easthope family. Hand-picked, fermented with indigenous yeast, and matured in large-format French oak, the 2020 vintage is finely textured and deeply expressive, with an emphasis on site, structure, and natural balance.

Bouquet
Intensely aromatic with wild blackberry, boysenberry, and blackcurrant, layered with violet, black pepper, crushed herbs, and flinty mineral notes.

Palate
Medium-bodied and precise with a savoury, earthy core. Silky tannins support a line of pure dark fruit, spice, and graphite. Elegant and age-worthy with exceptional balance and detail.

Food Pairing
Stunning with slow-roasted lamb, grilled venison, smoked duck breast, or mushroom and lentil cassoulet. A Syrah for thoughtful food and special occasions.

Cellaring
Excellent now with a decant, or cellar for 10+ years for evolved complexity and savoury depth.

Interesting Fact
Winemakers Rod and Emma Easthope take a low-intervention approach, using natural ferments and large, neutral oak to highlight the personality of each vineyard—making Paddock Six one of New Zealand’s most distinctive Syrahs.

97 Bob Campbell MW

Size: 750mL
ABV: 13.5%