2007 Craggy Range Syrah Le Sol Gimblett Gravels Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (57) Avg Score: 92.0 points

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  3/31/2024 - rgawlowski Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Lovely if modern; dark color and fruit; subtle nose; really opens nicely after a couple of hours; expressive but not too fruity or hot; great balance.

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  3/30/2024 - MrD Likes this wine:

  Delicious!

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  2/16/2024 - Marc wrote: 92 Points

  Geoff and Marion come down to visit! (Wanaka Wedge House, Queensberry, Central Otago, New Zealand): Suave, modern and opulent. Drinking at its peak of maturity, but showing no signs of drying at the moment. Stylistically, very much a mid-Tasman Syrah. It has a slight menthol, Hawkes Bay fruit personality, but the ripeness (some sur maturité) and richness feel almost Australian in weight and apparent sweetness of body. Very classy, and a very ripe interpretation of Syrah. Clearly a “luxury” wine, but one that delivers, even if it is not classic, in terms of approach.

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  1/28/2023 - DrZett wrote: 95 Points

  Blackberries, blueberries, lots of graphite notes, some dried spices and beautifully forest floor notes are dominant. Medium (+) bodied with a refreshing medium intense acidity. The tannins are silky and beautifully integrated. Fruit depth is beautiful and shows a nice complexity. The overall balance is fantastic on this wine. Fruit, acidity, tannins - super harmonious and elegant! The finish is long, precise and savory. Fantastic now but it will definitely hold at least another 6-10 years if stored well. (IG)

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  8/6/2022 - fizz wrote:

  Decanted 1 hour.
  Aromatic. Blackberry, plum, graphite, spice. Medium/full, with good concentration and depth of flavour. Plush tannins push though to the long finish. It’s a well made, varietal, polished wine that drinks well now.

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