Easthope Family Winegrowers Syrah Rose

A boutique family owned and run winery in Hawke's Bay made up of Rod & Emma Easthope (Mum and Dad) and their three sons. Perched above the Ngaruroro River in the Mangatahi district of Hawke’s Bay, the land is the foundation for their young family to grow and is the essence of the wines. Every step of the winemaking process is done by hand. This Syrah based Rose is built to grab attention and to delight!

Here at 495, we really love Easthope Family wines. The wines they make all have real character and personality. Every task — from pruning and picking to pressing and bottling — is done by hand. They call this approach Ergodynamic, a style defined not by ambition, but by the physical capacity of a family to grow and make wine themselves. It’s deliberate, intimate work that results in wines of precision, texture, and quiet power. This ‘home block’ rose is made from 100% Syrah. It was made intention – This isn’t a by-product of red winemaking or a reaction to an average vintage (as so many Rosés on the shelf are). This one was made because they wanted to make a delicous rose.

This Syrah Rosé is built to grab attention: colour that hints at fruit and earth; fragrance that lifts with floral, fruit and mineral notes; and a dry, long texture that’s as confident as it is refreshing.

Hand-picked fruit, a slow and indulgently long press cycle, and fermentation shaped by cool autumn temperatures. Then eight months on spent yeast lees to build presence, depth and texture. The result? A Rosé with enough substance to sit comfortably—and proudly—among its Easthope stablemates.

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About This Wine

Country
NZ
Region
Hawke’s Bay
Type
Rose
Varietal
Syrah
Soils
Pumice and alluvial soils
Farming
Conventional
Vegan
Yes
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
13%
Pairing
Grilled Salmon; Creamy Brie Cheese; Mediterranean Vegetable Salads; Smoked Fish Pate