Responsible Hedonist, Rush the Stage Red
Organic

Responsible Hedonist, Rush the Stage Red - 2023

750 mL
Item # 53509

Diana Hawkins and Frank Lepera met in Chicago working in fine dining, and moved to New Zealand to pursue winemaking. This medium-bodied dry red is made entirely from Syrah, and has red fruit, cocoa, and sweet spice aromas. Pair with Chicago deep dish pizza.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2023
Country
New Zealand
Region
North Island
Sub-Region
Hawke`s Bay
Producer
Responsible Hedonist
Grape Variety
Syrah
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Production Methods

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

More About This Wine

Syrah

We'd like to clear this up once and for all: the Shiraz grape is genetically identical to Syrah. Australian winemakers put "Shiraz" on the map (and, many would argue, vice versa), and the term is now used throughout much of the New World. Let it never be said, however, that Shiraz and Syrah are the same thing: the region in which the grape is grown determines much about the flavor of the wine it will produce. Typically, New World Shiraz yields bigger, fruitier wines than the the peppery Syrahs...

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New Zealand

Over the past two decades, this tiny island nation has demonstrated that its winemaking ability extends well beyond excellent Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir has found an ideal climate here, as have Riesling and Chardonnay. The relatively cool weather of the South Island (and the southern regions of the North Island) provides the climate that these grapes require in order to develop the right acidity levels. Modern New Zealand wines have incredible depth and all the complexity of their Old World...

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