13.5% Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand A brilliantly self-confident NZ Syrah from the Alan Limmer, who saved NZ’s original 19C Syrah vines. 17 years one, now a mature mix of red fruit and blackberries, with a touch of dried herbs and faint hint of white pepper nose. Very elegant in the mouth, even keeled, with concentration throughout. The essence of anti-Shiraz upfrontedness. Excellent back palate balance driven by well integrated, ultra fine tannins and lovely acidity to refresh. Easily mistaken for Cote Rotie. 18.5 /20 Tasted 2.25