2023 Novum Basket Press Syrah | Marlborough Single Vineyard Syrah

🔥 95 Point Halliday | One of New Zealand's Finest Syrahs

New Zealand Syrah is one of the wine world's best-kept secrets, and the 2023 Novum Basket Press Syrah is a brilliant example of why.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 18/20 – Jancis Robinson

Marlborough, New Zealand
RRP $90 a bottle

Elegant • Perfumed • Premium New Zealand Syrah

New Zealand Syrah is one of the wine world's best-kept secrets, and the 2023 Novum Basket Press Syrah is a brilliant example of why.

Beautifully perfumed, spicy and refined, this is a Syrah that combines Northern Rhône-like elegance with the purity and freshness of Marlborough fruit. Crafted using traditional basket pressing, it delivers remarkable texture, complexity and balance.

Tasting Notes

Expect beautifully layered Syrah character with:

• Blackberry and dark cherry
• Red plum and blueberry
• White pepper and cracked spice
• Violet, olive tapenade and savoury herbs
• Fine, silky tannins

The palate is medium-bodied yet concentrated, delivering vibrant fruit, savoury complexity and exceptional length with outstanding freshness.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
• 18/20 – Jancis Robinson

About the Wine

Novum Wines is one of New Zealand's most exciting boutique producers, crafting small-batch wines that emphasise purity, elegance and site expression.

The Basket Press Syrah showcases:

• Traditional basket pressing for enhanced texture
• Cool-climate freshness
• Fragrant aromatics
• Fine tannin structure
• Excellent ageing potential

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Roast lamb
• Duck breast
• Chargrilled beef
• Venison
• Mature hard cheeses

Why We Love It

This is a Syrah that surprises and delights with every glass.

At $90 a bottle, you're getting a beautifully crafted cool-climate Syrah with 95 points from Halliday Wine Companion and an outstanding 18/20 from Jancis Robinson—a combination that speaks volumes about its quality and pedigree.

👉 Secure your bottles now and discover why Novum is producing some of New Zealand's most exciting cool-climate Syrah.