Elephant Hill Airavata Syrah 2014 Hawkes Bay

Powerful, rich and bold bouquet with a complex mix of oak, fruit, earth and mineral, freshness, youth & intrigue. Smoky, toasty oak with clove and spicy vanilla oak, black cherry, black plum, dark violets and toasty nutty French oak layers. Dry, textured, complex and packed with flavours of the aromas suggested above. Abundant fruit and wood tannins, medium+ acidity, complex, youthful and lengthy finish. A great wine from Hawkes Bay and dare I suggest it  - a hallmark example. Double decant for service. Best from late 2019 through 2027.

96 Points

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