Elephant Hill Stone Syrah 2017, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

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A seductive, elegant and complex bouquet with a youthful fruit forward and oak centric attack. On the palate a wine with a core of fruit and spice, warm and full-bodied appeal. Flavours are numerous with dark raspberry, ripe blackcurrant, plum, licorice root, violets , iron and marmite. The tannins are very sophisticated, fine and detailed in texture. Plenty of acidity and a fleshy fruit layer to meld them all together. A balanced and well made wine that is ready to enjoy (if decanted) but will also benefit from some cellar time if you can wait. Best drinking from late 2020 through 2025.

95 Points

Gimblett GravelsCameron Douglas