# Gardo & Morris Hawkes Bay Reserve Syrah (2019)

- **Producer:** Gardo Morris Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €16
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later

## About this wine

The Gardo & Morris Hawkes Bay Reserve Syrah is a red wine from the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. Produced by Gardo Morris Wines, a family-run winery with operations spanning Sweden and New Zealand, this wine is a single-vineyard expression. The winery emphasizes a natural approach to winemaking with minimal vineyard sprays, aiming to showcase the unique characteristics of the grape and its origin.

## Interesting facts

- A Swedish-New Zealand collaboration in winemaking.
- Focus on single-vineyard expressions.
- Minimal intervention winemaking philosophy.
- Wines distributed through Swedish monopoly stores.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and potential for savory notes make it a good companion for protein-rich dishes. The tannins in Syrah can complement the richness of red meats, while herbal or earthy notes in the wine can echo those found in accompanying herbs and spices.

## Wine making process

Gardo Morris Wines employs a natural winemaking approach, focusing on minimal intervention. This includes using minimal vineyard sprays and selecting high-quality fruit from single vineyards. The winemaking process aims to allow the inherent characteristics of the Syrah grape and its Hawke's Bay origin to be the primary focus of the wine.