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Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2013

Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2013
Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Syrah 2013

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 8
 
Price: $59.95
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 13.5%
 

Drink: 2016-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Esk Valley

Cherie Cole rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

The 2013 vintage in the Hawkes Bay region is touted to the be most consistent, and best vintage in the past two decades. This very special Winemakers Reserve Syrah from the single vineyard of Gimblett Gravels, was fermented in a 1930's concrete vat and aged in 35% new oak. Dark ruby in colour, full-bodied with rich tannins. The aromas and flavours consist of sweet spice, blackberry, vanilla, liquorice and hickory. The ageing potential goes beyond 2022. Just 390 cases were produced with only 26 cases arriving at the LCBO under the Vintages Classics release this coming December. Tasted September 2017.
 

  


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