Jane Nuss

8.9

Golden hay color. Citrus, peach, vanilla. On the palate-hints of oak, buttery, nutty. Balanced, not overtly rich. Medium acidity.
— 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Initially oaky notes which blew off after a while. Black and blue fruits, a gingery note with stacks of black pepper. A genuine cool climate Syrah - possibly NZ’s premium Syrah and certainly one of my favourite Syrahs. Black pepper and spice bordering on profound palate intensity. Very northern Rhone - excellent. I don’t know how available this is overseas but it’s worth seeking out. An interesting back story: The winemaker, John Hancock, who worked the harvest at Jaboulet in 1996 received Syrah cuttings from the Hermitage Hill as a gift from Gerard Jaboulet. Hancock planted them in 2001 and now, in good vintages, uses the fruit for Homage. Scents of potpourri, lavender and wild thyme “. I totally agree. — 5 months ago

Mon M

8.9

Cattail creek wine dinner. Characteristics of pencil lead, tobacco, black cherry, and liquorish. The palate has a lifted acidity and spicy tannins but don't obscure the fruit expression. Paired with petite ribeye en persillade. — 9 months ago

Tooty Frooty

9.0

Ganska moffig för att vara en gamay. #småpartierna — a month ago

Brandon Thiessen

9.3

Lovely. Still quite youthful, 15yrs old and could easily go several years longer. Excellent tertiary flavours. Black olive, cedar, resinous, rosemary. Dry, medium body. — 4 months ago

Richard Hayward

9.1

Really subtle, very nice. Dangerously drinkable — 6 months ago

Ted

9.0

Solid and no complaints. NZ SB has such a distinctive flavor profile. Would love to visit the place. — 2 years ago

with Jeni

Johnno Harris

9.5

Ex-magnum. Fabulous!!! 🍷🍷👌🏽👌🏽 — 3 months ago

Ted

8.9

Soft and easy. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Ellen Clifford

8.9

Sooo refreshing chock full of pink grapefruit and wet river stone vibes. Share share share! — 7 months ago