Mills Reef Winery Syrah 2018, Hawkes Bay

Youthful, fresh, ripe and varietal with aromas of freshly gathered raspberries, black currant and red plum. Aromas of white pepper and new oak then a gravelly, dry stone soil layer. On the palate - firm, dry, youthful and tense. Flavours reflect the nose with berries and plum, spice and a whisper of red flowers. Tannins and acidity add a firm tension and strong structural foundation. Lengthy finish with a white pepper flick. Decant for service with best drinking from mid 2021 through 2025.

90 Points