Frenchmans Hill Estate Expatrius Syrah 2013, Waiheke Island

Complex and developing bouquet with aromas of red currant and violets, red peppercorn and ageing leather, clay, stone and black currant….

2013, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 11, 2023Frenchmans Hill Estate, syrah, Expatrius Syrah, Waiheke Island

Frenchmans Hill Estate Expatrius Syrah 2014, Waiheke Island

Youthful, varietal, vibrant, fresh and enticing bouquet…

2014, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 11, 2023Frenchmans Hill Estate, Expatrius Syrah, syrah, Waiheke Island

Frenchmans Hill Estate Expatrius Syrah 2012, Waiheke Island

It is fantastic to be able to taste and report on a wine with this much bottle age……..

2012, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 11, 2023Frenchmans Hill Estate, Expatrius Syrah, syrah, Waiheke Island

Frenchmans Hill Estate 'Expatrius' Syrah 2015, Waiheke Island

There’s no mistaking the variety, winemaking style and power behind the fruit for this wine. Aromas and flavours of dark plum and black currant, the oak makes itself know very early on with the bold toasty spice and barrel sweetness, clove and vanilla pod….

2015, SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 9, 2023Frenchmans Hill Estate, Expatrius Syrah, syrah, Waiheke Island

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