Description
Blank Canvas Gimblett Gravels 'Element' Syrah 2019 (JS95)
Blank Canvas flagship from New Zealand's premier small-winery collaboration, sourced from the legendary Gimblett Gravels of Hawke's Bay, showcasing Syrah at its finest. The 2019 Element delivers concentrated black fruits and spice layered with warm gravelly earthiness and refined minerality—a new benchmark for New Zealand Syrah with 10+ years aging potential.
Winemaking & Style
Old vine Syrah from Gimblett Gravels gravel soils imparting concentrated flavour intensity.
Hand-harvested, parcel fermented for fruit purity with whole bunch fermentation adding spice complexity.
16 months French oak (new and second fill) extracts fine tannins and savoury layers.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep gemstone red with purple hue
Aroma: Black cherry, black olive tapenade, violet, black pepper, smoked meat, cedar, lilac
Palate: Full-bodied concentrated black fruit core, mineral tannins supporting structure, meaty spice mid-palate expansion, smoked black pepper endless finish
Ratings & Accolades
James Suckling: 95 points — "Gimblett Gravels Syrah benchmark, power and elegance"
Bob Campbell: 96 points — "New Zealand's finest Syrah, remarkable aging potential"
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Suggested pairings: Black pepper beef tenderloin, charcoal lamb rack, red wine braised beef neck, black truffle risotto, roast leg of lamb, honey-glazed roast duck, beef tendon salad.
Special Notes: Gimblett Gravels New Zealand red wine holy land, extremely limited production boutique, develops extraordinary smoked meat and mineral complexity with age, 10-15 year drinking window
Region: New Zealand, Hawke's Bay, Gimblett Gravels
Type: Red Wine
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.0%
Volume: 750ml