{"product_id":"millars-vineyard-la-familia-syrah-2021","title":"Millars Vineyard La Familia Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoutique Mangawhai Syrah - generous, smooth, savoury and rare.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA bold, smooth Northland Syrah for lovers of rich, dark-fruited reds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eMillars Vineyard La Familia Syrah 2021 is a great match for customers who enjoy generous reds with blackberry, dark plum, gentle spice and soft, integrated tannins.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll likely love it if you often buy \u003cb\u003ePrimitivo, Shiraz, Malbec, Grenache\/Syrah blends, Côtes du Rhône\u003c\/b\u003e or smooth full-bodied reds. It has that same satisfying mix of ripe fruit, savoury warmth and rounded texture - but with a distinctly boutique Northland character.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis is not the wine for you if you prefer very light, crisp or delicate reds. But if you want something bold, smooth and ready to pour, this is exactly the kind of cellar find worth grabbing by the case.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eEvery now and then, we find a wine that feels like it has been quietly waiting for the right customers.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eMillars Vineyard La Familia Syrah 2021 is one of those wines.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eMade in Mangawhai, Northland, by a boutique family-owned vineyard, this Syrah reflects a very particular slice of New Zealand. The vines sit on an ancient floodplain, sheltered by the Brynderwyn ranges and cooled by sea breezes from Mangawhai’s coastal landscape.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThat combination gives the wine its charm: ripe dark fruit, but not heaviness; savoury spice, but not harshness; smooth tannin, but enough structure to feel satisfying.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThe name \u003cb\u003eLa Familia\u003c\/b\u003e is no throwaway label either. This wine was made as a family tribute, and you can feel that warmth in the glass. It is generous, personal and unforced - the kind of wine that does not need medals or noise to make its point.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eWe were lucky enough to find the last \u003cb\u003e44 cases\u003c\/b\u003e still resting in the Millars cellar, and we snapped them up for Wine Central customers who enjoy bold, smooth reds with real character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAt \u003cb\u003ejust $13.99 per bottle by the case\u003c\/b\u003e, this is outstanding buying for a mature, handcrafted New Zealand Syrah from one of Northland’s most distinctive red wine producers. Once these cases are gone, we do not expect to see this wine again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Spicy Red \/ Smooth Powerful Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium to medium-full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackberry, dark plum, blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAromatics:\u003c\/b\u003e Violet, white pepper, subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e Supple, rounded and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTannin:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft to medium, nicely integrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium, keeping the wine fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/b\u003e Ripe, smooth, savoury and quietly elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Rounded, spicy and satisfying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalateKey Match\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecondary:\u003c\/b\u003e Structured\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis means the wine should suit customers who like reds with plush fruit, smooth texture and gentle tannin, while still wanting enough savoury structure to keep things interesting.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIt is smooth enough for easy drinking, but not simple. There is enough pepper, spice and savoury detail to make it feel like a proper handcrafted Syrah.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou’ll Probably Love This If You Buy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrenache\/Syrah blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCôtes du Rhône\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth full-bodied reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich but polished New Zealand reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot For You If\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eYou prefer very light, crisp, delicate reds such as Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, chilled reds or leaner European styles. This wine is generous, ripe and smooth - not sharp, skinny or delicate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Match\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis is a brilliant red for flavour-rich food.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eTry it with:\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbecue meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeppery sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich tomato-based pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMood Match\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eOpen this when you want a red that feels comforting, generous and quietly special.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday night steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter roast dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireside drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharing with friends who love smooth reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking the rack with a serious-value case buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy It’s Priced This Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis is a genuine cellar parcel.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eWe secured the last \u003cb\u003e44 cases\u003c\/b\u003e directly from the Millars Vineyard cellar and are offering them first to Wine Central’s loyal customers.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eBecause we bought the remaining parcel, we can offer it at \u003cb\u003e$13.99 per bottle by the case\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eFor a boutique, mature, Northland Syrah with this much smooth dark-fruited character, that is a rare deal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Millars Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWine:\u003c\/b\u003e La Familia Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Mangawhai, Northland, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eABV:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth, spicy, medium-bodied red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Drinking beautifully now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/b\u003e Final 44 cases secured from the cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOffer:\u003c\/b\u003e $13.99 per bottle by the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Millars","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":42816061243486,"sku":"MILLAR-SYR-21","price":14.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":42816061276254,"sku":"MILLAR-SYR21-12B","price":167.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7329\/files\/MillarsVineyardLaFamiliaSyrah2021.png?v=1779922832","url":"https:\/\/www.winecentral.co.nz\/products\/millars-vineyard-la-familia-syrah-2021","provider":"Wine Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}