A Hawke’s Bay wine from a label that perennially over-delivers on the price of the bottle, with many of their wines offering terrific value for money. A juicy new 2022 Syrah shows a brilliant dark ruby in the glass, with equally bright and perky aromatics of boysenberry, mocha, bramble and lots of plum on the nose. Medium-weight and well balanced with a viscous flow through the palate. Nothing too complex or angular here – just a well-articulated, juicy expression that is big on character and long on plush flavour. The finish is sleek and glossy, with good length. 91pts
Askerne Syrah 2022
