Cable Bay Waiheke Island Syrah

Cable Bay Waiheke Island Syrah embodies the elegance and intensity of its coastal terroir. Grown on mineral-rich volcanic soils, this Syrah captures the island’s maritime freshness and depth—refined, fragrant, and beautifully balanced.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Inviting aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, baking spice and lavender lead to a rich, textural palate. Layers of blackberry pie, roasted beetroot and warm spice unfold, supported by silky tannins and a lingering finish. Harmonious and expressive, this is Syrah at its most graceful.

Key Details

• Winery: Cable Bay Vineyards
• Varietal: Syrah
• Region: Waiheke Island, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2020
• ABV: 13%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Sustainable Winegrowing

Craftsmanship & Story

Handcrafted from low-yielding, north-facing vineyards, this Syrah benefits from Waiheke’s maritime warmth and volcanic clay soils. Fermented in small batches and aged in low-toast French oak, it combines aromatic purity with structure and finesse. The result is an elegant wine that reflects both place and season.

Special Features

Expressing the island’s distinctive salinity and minerality, this Syrah has been compared to the refined Northern Rhône style. Its graceful power, fine tannins, and deep fruit concentration make it one of New Zealand’s hidden treasures—rare, poised, and undeniably elegant.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated by critics for its balance and regional purity, Cable Bay Waiheke Island Syrah continues to affirm the island’s world-class potential:

• 95/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2021 vintage)
• 93/100 Points – Stephen Wong MW (2021 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas (2021 vintage)
• 93/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2020 vintage)
• 94/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2019 vintage)
• 93/100 Points & Top 100 Wines 2021 – Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com (2019 vintage)
• Bronze – 2023 New Zealand International Wine Show (2019 vintage)
• 94/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2018 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker (2018 vintage)
• 91/100 Points – Nick Stock, James Suckling (2018 vintage)
• 16.5+ Points – Richard Hemming, Jancis Robinson (2018 vintage)

These consistent accolades highlight Cable Bay’s artistry in producing elegant, site-driven Syrah.

Food Pairings

Elegant and savoury, Cable Bay Waiheke Syrah pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, venison or chargrilled beef. Its smoky spice complements barbecued meats and earthy dishes like mushroom cassoulet. For cheese, aged parmesan or blue-veined varieties create a refined, harmonious pairing.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A beautifully balanced, coastal Syrah ideal for elegant dining or gifting. Limited in production yet rich in character, it captures the essence of Waiheke Island’s volcanic terroir and artisanal winemaking.

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