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2013 Te Awa Single Estate Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

( £17, 13.5% )

Bold, inky and dark, with aromas of clove spice and hot stones, this is a rich, complex Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels, packed with stony complexity, firm tannins, refreshing acidity and brooding blackberry fruit. Why don’t more people plant Syrah in New Zealand? 

Drinking window: 2016-22Similar Wines: £10-£20, 91-95, New Zealand, Red, Syrah/Shiraz