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Forrest Estate John Forrest Collection Hawke's Bay NZ Syrah 2006

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95/100 55

Dense yet elegant Syrah with a range of flavours from floral to dark berry and from chocolate to black olive plus a seasoning of cracked black pepper. Fruit is supported by firm yet sweet, ripe fruit tannins and classy oak that, while clearly evident, allows varietal flavours to occupy centre-stage. Quite youthful wine that shows plenty of cellaring potential. Made from grapes grown in the Gimblett Gravels area of Hawke’s Bay.

Tasted: Apr 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $70 (~USD $59)

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