Country: New Zealand / Hawke’s Bay
Variety: Syrah
Winery: Te Awa / Zone 2
For all of this wine’s 14.5% alcohol, it’s not that rich, instead presenting a medium-bodied, elegant palate feel. Hints of violets and cracked pepper are attractive on the nose, easily marrying with the wine’s flavors of black olive, meat, sour plum and slightly pruny notes. Tasted twice, with consistent results.