96/100 | Bob Campbell MW
93/100 'Excellent' | Cameron Douglas MS
Smith and Sheth's CRU range represents the very top tier of their wines and every attention is given to the growing, harvesting and production of these wines. Their fruit for their Heretaunga Syrah predominantly comes from the famed Gimblett Gravels sub-region and it shows classic dark berry fruit characters with a hint of peppery spice. Oak treatment has added complexity and structure. Drink now or tuck some away.
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Cameron Douglas MS writes "Aromas and flavours of ripe, plump raspberry flesh and black currants, there’s a fine gravel soils flavour suggestion then tannins and acidity, layers of fine oak and excellent mouthfeel. On the seond and third sips the wine starts to show more mouthfeel and darker fruit flavours, some sweet meat qualities, very mild pepper spice and clove qualities. Well made, fruity and nicely complex."
The winery writes "Deep ruby red colour. Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, red liquorice, black pepper and red flowers show beautifully. The palate is medium to full bodied with flavours of ripe black fruits, raspberry, anise, pepper, thyme and a lovely thread of vanilla and cedar from oak and fruit. The finish is long with a lovely savoury twist."
Stock Level: | Low |
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Vintage: | 2020 |
Volume: | 750ML |
Alcohol: | 13.5 |
Seal Type: | Screwcap |
Dietary Requirements: | Vegan, Vegetarian |