Estate Vineyards Syrah, Hawke’s Bay, 2023, Te Mata Estate

The colour of dark boysenberries with lifted aromas of ripe plums, cherry and spice,Estate Vineyards Syrah ’20 is a marvel of red fruit and charm. Cinnamon, aniseed, and notes of mocha, rose petal and allspice, float across the palate of crushed raspberries, juicy, fresh cranberries and fine, long tannins. Decadent but restrained, elegant but deliciously drinkable, Estate Vineyards Syrah ’20 remains a glass full of everyday luxury. It is a wonderful accompaniment to all red meats, savoury and lightly spiced dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as soft cheeses.