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Sylvio Roy

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Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir 2017

Marlborough, New Zealand
2017 days ago

Sylvio scored this wine: 90/100

This full-bodied Pinot Noir is aged in French oak and is made with 100% pinot noir grapes. Perfectly paired with richly flavoured food. Smooth finish. With so many other terrific Pinot Noir's available, I'm not sure the $29.95 price point is warranted.

Black Label

Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
2022 days ago

Sylvio scored this wine: 90/100

Nicely balanced, dry white wine. Rich and fruity on the palate with fruit on the nose. Beautiful light gold colour and very drinkable wine from a winery that has been producing for three generations.

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2017

Marlborough, New Zealand
2022 days ago

Sylvio scored this wine: 90/100

This tasty, smooth red is from New Zealand's renowned Marlborough region. It has notes of dark cherry, red berries and juicy plums. It has a long smooth finish.

Rangatira Reserve

Ka Tahi Rangatira Reserve Syrah 2015

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
2017 days ago

Sylvio scored this wine: 90/100

This off-dry red is aged in new French oak. Dark red to an almost purple hue with leather, tobacco and chocolate on the nose and dark berries, leather and espresso on the palate with a nice long finish. 13.4% alcohol.

1991 days ago

Sylvio scored this wine: 90/100

A medium bodied red wine with a bouquet of red berries and leather. Raspberries and plum on the palate with just enough oak to balance and marry the flavours harmoniously. Pairs well with mildly acidic food. 13% alcohol

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Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award