Seriously over-delivering for just $18 smacks, lovers of Syrah will be very happy to find lots of varietal characters, with the hallmark savoury, earthy notes and a touch of meaty, bacon fat characters so revered in top French Rhone examples.
Pitch perfect fruit owing to the outstanding 2021 vintage in Hawkes Bay soaks up the judicial use of spicy oak, leading to a silky palate full of dark berries, vanilla and just a hint of pepper. Jump on this with gusto!
Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"A fantastic example of Hawkes Bay Syrah with a floral nose of iris and lavender with fresh juicy red summer berries and well-integrated oak, giving aromas of vanilla and smoke. A well-balanced palate with Black Doris plum and fig. Tannins are spicy giving great length and structure."
Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, March 2025 (2021 Vintage)
"Fleshy dark fruited bouquet led by baked raspberry and boysenberry, then a smoky toasty wood quality with French oak baking spice suggestions. Medium+ weight, taut and dry wine touches the palate, flavours of dark berries and clove, black currant and vanilla, wood smoke and dry stone earthy highlights. Polished tannins and medium+ acid line frame the fruit perfectly. A ready to drink expression with cellar time ahead if preferred. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+."