From the Clearview Estate at Te Awanga in Hawke’s Bay. A dark purple-mauve in the glass, with a definitive aroma of Syrah. Fragrant with bramble, damson, fig, star anise, black cherry and floral notes of violet and lavender. Well concentrated on the palate, where the oak makes itself known – smoky and toasted, framing the fruit. Quite dense, with a seasoning of white pepper, spice and a mossy herbal element that is woven through the layers of ripe fruit. Tannin is fine and supple, and the acidity is fresh but not obtrusive. It is smoothly textured, with a little liquorice on the long, harmonious finish. 93pts
Clearview Estate Reserve Syrah 2019
