| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | New Zealand > Hawkes Bay |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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Medium to deep garnet-purple-colored, the 2011 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah exudes a wonderfully fragrant nose of black raspberries, mulberries and crushed blackberries with touches of violets, cedar, black pepper and Chinese five spice. Medium-bodied, the palate is intensely fruited with black and red fruit flavor accented by pepper and exotic spices, plus it is nicely framed by medium level, rounded tannins, tangy acid and a long finish. Drink it now to 2020+.
What a fantastic, aromatic nose! Smoky barbeque, ripe blackberries and black cherries, hints of vanilla and earthy notes. The palate follows from the nose - it is ripe, full and smoky but perfectly balanced by the acidity. The tannins are soft and give a rounded quality to the blackberry, plum and vanilla notes. The finish is long and gains complexity from the spiciness of oak. This wine is quite approachable already, and will drink well while the 2010s mature in the cellar.
