A Hawke’s Bay Syrah, from the very good 2021 vintage. A medium-density garnet red in the glass. Vividly aromatic, with spices, savoury notes and sweet ripe fruits all contributing to a complex and enticing perfume. Plum, blackberry, cherry and raspberry meet vanilla, white pepper and clove mid-palate. Tapenade, salami and toasted seaweed join the party. A solid structure of toasty oak, soft tannin and crisp acidity form the spine, allowing the myriad of flavours to shine. Well-made and with plenty of weight, it carries to a long, well-balanced finish. Should cellar well. 93pts
Alpha Domus Barnstormer Syrah 2021
