2021 Fromm Vineyard Syrah

A breathtaking cool-climate Syrah — perfumed and precise, with dark fruit intensity, white pepper spice and the savoury elegance of a truly exceptional Marlborough red.

This is one of New Zealand's most remarkable and unexpected expressions of Syrah.

95 Points – Cameron Douglas MW

Marlborough, NZ

$55 a bottle
Estate Vineyard • Cool-Climate • Marlborough Syrah

"The best wine at the tasting with 350 wines. What a beauty."
— Cameron Douglas MW

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby to purple — vivid, dense and luminous.

Aroma:
Highly aromatic and complex with:

• dark cherry and blackberry
• white pepper and cracked spice
• violet, olive and savoury herbs
• subtle smoky oak and earthy nuance

Classic cool-climate Syrah perfume with serious Northern Rhône character and Marlborough precision.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with defined tannins and bright, driving acidity.
Expect layers of:

• dark cherry, blackberry and plum
• white pepper, spice and savoury herbs
• olive, earth and mineral complexity
• fine, structured tannins
• bright acidity delivering precision, length and exceptional focus

The wine delivers intensity with restraint, combining dark fruit depth, savoury complexity and the cool-climate finesse that makes this Syrah truly world-class.

Finish:
Long, structured and savoury with lingering spice, dark fruit, mineral notes and fine tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Cameron Douglas MW
"The best wine at the tasting with 350 wines. What a beauty."

About Fromm Vineyard Syrah

Fromm Winery is one of Marlborough's most celebrated boutique producers, renowned for their commitment to minimal intervention winemaking and site expression. Their Syrah is a remarkable achievement — a cool-climate expression of the variety that rivals the finest examples from the Northern Rhône, crafted from estate fruit with precision and care.

It represents:

• cool-climate Marlborough Syrah at its most expressive and refined
• minimal intervention and estate-driven winemaking
• exceptional structure and long-term cellaring potential

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021
• Variety: Syrah
• Region: Marlborough, NZ
• Producer: Fromm Winery
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2035

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Pepper steak
• Smoked brisket
• Mushroom ragù
• Charcoal-grilled eggplant
• Aged cheddar

Why We Love It

This is cool-climate Syrah at its most profound — perfumed, structured and outrageously compelling.
At $55, it delivers world-class quality from one of New Zealand's most exciting and unexpected Syrah producers.

A must-have for lovers of Northern Rhône-style Syrah and collector-level New Zealand reds.