Tantalus 'Voilé' Reserve Syrah/Viognier 2019 750ml

The berries were gently split to increase the surface of the skins in contact with the juice. Two percent of the stalks were left for structure and spiciness. Syrah and Viognier were co-fermented in small stainless vessels and concrete eggs, with indigenous and selected yeasts and bacteria, to carefully control temperature and bouquet development. The wine was then macerated until an equilibrium was achieved and then gently pressed. The élevage was brilliant in special French oak barrels for eighteen months. The finished wine was bottled under premium cork without fining to preserve all that purity, freshness, and silky mouthfeel.

This deep purple Syrah blossoms with blue fruits and violets, and is directed as if by gravitational force to a subtle undertone of exotic cooking spices. Vibrant and sharply focused, displaying smoke-accentuated nuance on the palate with a plush, velvety texture. Eighteen months in carefully selected French oak barriques with regular bâttonage rounded the tannins, adding to the framework a fine grip and delicate finishing touch.

• Veal Osso Buco, slow-cooked Chinese five-spice spare ribs, smoked duck breast with green peppercorn glaze, char-grilled eggplant with herbs and garlic, aged Gouda with blueberry compote.
• Cellaring Potential: Long term (10+ years)
• Grapes: Syrah & Viognier
• Harvest: 100% hand harvest
• Region: Waiheke Island

A Tantalus is a small wooden cabinet that contains two or three decanters of precious wine, for which there is a lock and key. The Tantalus prevents unauthorised people from opening the cabinet and drinking its contents, while allowing the bottles’ beauty to be on display. With a key to our Tantalus wines, one obtains access to the secrets of the treasures held within. All our reserve wines have names referring to the origins of Tantalus. To be ‘voilé’ is to be veiled in a thin piece of material, effectively becoming hidden from view. Unveil our Voilé and it will reveal a moment as unique and memorable as a happy wedding day