The purple rim confirms the immaturity and vigour demonstrating sweet blackberry fruit and soft tannins. It has freshness, a nice balance and a pleasing structure but is not overly complex. Perhaps, a touch too much on the sweet side. CHP 87pts
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N....rich red black fruit, medium intensity; a touch of spice; an attractive nose.
C....dark red
T.....floury tannins, the flavours are short(ish), it's very dry, slightly puckering; despite being decanted it still lacks softness and roundness and charm - I expected better from the 2020 season in Hawke's Bay; fruit is subdued, body is a bit inky.
VFMoney?....costs £16.00 but feels worth maybe £10.00, I won't be buying again.
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12/26/2023 - Jacs a Likes this wine:
Nice
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3/21/2023 - platpeeps Likes this wine: 87 Points
The purple rim confirms the immaturity and vigour demonstrating sweet blackberry fruit and soft tannins. It has freshness, a nice balance and a pleasing structure but is not overly complex. Perhaps, a touch too much on the sweet side. CHP 87pts
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12/20/2022 - Tom Rodger Likes this wine:
Black fruit and violet nose. Spice and pepper evident. Dry tannins but not over powering. Black fruit, raspberries and cherry.
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11/2/2022 - Callum's Corkers Does not like this wine: 86 Points
£16.00 at The Wine Soc' UK July 2022
Decanted 1 hr.
N....rich red black fruit, medium intensity; a touch of spice; an attractive nose.
C....dark red
T.....floury tannins, the flavours are short(ish), it's very dry, slightly puckering; despite being decanted it still lacks softness and roundness and charm - I expected better from the 2020 season in Hawke's Bay; fruit is subdued, body is a bit inky.
VFMoney?....costs £16.00 but feels worth maybe £10.00, I won't be buying again.
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6/11/2022 - Julian Sims Likes this wine: 83 Points
full rich NZ Syrah
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