Mills Reef Elspeth Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Syrah (6 Bottles) 2007
Region:
Gimblett Gravels
Drink Until:
31/12/2014
Varieties:
Shiraz
Foods:
Oak:
Aged in French oak barriques (65% new) for 12 months.
Colour:
Deep magenta.
Nose:
This generous, fragrant red has luscious multi-faceted aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blueberry and ground pepper, with layers of caramel, chocolate, smoke, spice, nutmeg and cloves.
Palate:
The palate is rich and weighty, yet smooth and supple, with fine tannins and classic varietal flavours - brambly blackcurrant, dark chocolate, spice and white pepper. The spicy savoury finish is long and appealing.
Background:
Alcohol:
14.0%
Awards:
2 Gold, 1 Silver, Elite Gold - Air New Zealand WIne Awards 2009 Blue Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition 2010 Silver Medal Bragato Wine Awards 2010 Top 100 - Sydney International Wine Competition 2010 4.5 Stars Cuisine July 2010
Customer Rating: