Sacred Hill 2013 Deerstalkers Syrah (Hawke’s Bay)

Country: New Zealand / Deerstalkers
Variety: Syrah Hawke’s Bay
Winery: Sacred Hill /

Firmer and more tannic than many Hawke’s Bay Syrahs, this is nonetheless classy, with gentle cracked-pepper notes and ripe blueberries upfront, followed by layers of blackberries, black olives and spice. The lingering finish features bright berries underscored by coffee grounds. Drink 2018–2025.