| "Ripe and Rhône-like, with spice, mineral, chocolate and black cherry flavors. Quite fragrant, with animated tannins, cedar notes and a lingering intensity. Drink now through 2011. 300 cases imported. –DS" The Wine Spectator, April 30, 2007.
“A selection of the best lots... not showing any overripeness and revealing complexity. Subtle peppery notes kickstart the bouquet of cedar, vanilla and blackberries, while an intriguing herbal-peppery note winds through the flavors, adding nuance to the bold blueberry and raspberry mix. Creamy-textured, yet with a long, fresh spice-tinged finish, this is a fine example of Hawkes Bay Syrah. Unfortunately, there are only 50 cases for the U.S.” 90 pts, The Wine Enthusiast, July 2007. | |
