Bilancia (Libra in Italian, pronounced be-larn-cha) is a small Hawkes Bay producer of exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Bilancia was established in 1997 when Warren Gibson and his Partner Lorraine Leheny returned to New Zealand after some time spent making wine overseas. Warren Gibson, with Lorraine Leheny, own and make the wines. The name Bilancia (Libra in Italian) came to winemaker Warren Gibson whilst reading his horoscope during a harvest in Italy, and his winemaking philosophy centres on balance, equilibrium and harmony.

Refined yet powerful, this is one of New Zealand's best Syrahs. As winemaker at Trinity Hill, Warren Gibson's credentials are stellar. This is his own beloved expression of the Syrah grape, made from their top vines on a sun-facing hillside above the Gimblett Gravels. This exceptional fruit is hand-havested in multiple passes and co-fermented with skins of Viognier from the same site (this classic combination is a tradition at Trinity Hill too) before the gentlest of treatments in the winery, including 21 months "resting" in light-impact new French oak. With elegance and harmony to burn from a great vintage for Syrah, this will keep aging or drink now.

A captivating nose of pepper, leather, anise, and smoke, combined with a long, savory palate of sweet black fruit, dark chocolate, and luxurious tannins.