‘From an outstanding vintage, this youthful and gorgeous syrah shows blue/red berry, floral, spice and a hint of game characters. The palate is beautifully weighted with excellent fruit purity, leading to superbly long, silky finish. The wine is already attractive and enjoyable, although another year or two will bring out the best in this impressive
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‘The palate is succulent and silky, and displays lovely poise and purity, beautifully framed by fine tannins.’ 93 Points ★★★★★ Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. March 2017 Featuring: Syrah 2015 ‘Very good and very much a cool-climate shiraz style.’ 91/100 ★★★★★ Huon Hooke. April, 2017. HuonHooke.com Featuring: Syrah 2015 Estate Syrah ’15 – ‘Co-fermented with Viognier
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‘Fruit-focused with slightly gripped tannins although they should mellow with a little bottle age.’ 90/100 ★★★★ Bob Campbell MW, November 2017 Featuring: Syrah 2016
‘Elegant in presentation, showing primary raspberry fruit, white pepper and red florals and spice.’ 16.6+/20 ★★★ Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, March 2018 Featuring: Syrah 2017
Estate Vineyards Syrah ’18 – ‘ Enjoyable young, this floral, bright-ruby red was grown in Hawke’s Bay and briefly barrel-aged. Slightly peppery aromas lead into a medium-to-full-bodied wine (12.5% alc/vol) with vibrant berry plum and spice flavours, gentle tannins and good freshness. Harmony and depth.’ Michael Cooper, New Zealand Listener, May 4 2019 Featuring: Syrah
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Te Mata Estate – ‘Te Mata justly lays claim to being the oldest commercial winery in New Zealand. They also produce two of the nation’s iconic wines, the Coleraine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc that exhibits the best characteristics of a stylish Bordeaux with ample New World power and exuberance, and
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