The Best Syrahs from New Zealand
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Although New Zealand is famous for its vivacious Sauvignon Blancs, it is not a one trick pony. Let’s delve into what could be New Zealand´s next big thing. New Zealand´s Syrah has more in common with Syrah from the Northern Rhône in France, the variety’s native home, than its Australian counterpart. The character is distinctly cooler with hints of black pepper, a whiff of violet and infused with notes of cherry and black currant. A dark and sultry impression of Syrah straight from the South Pacific. Here is Falstaff’s selection of the best.
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2019 Craggy Range Le Sol Hawke’s Bay
Craggy Range
Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
97
2019 Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Hawke’s Bay
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
97
2019 Craggy Range Le Sol
Craggy Range
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
97
2019 Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
97
2018 CRU Heretaunga Syrah
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
95
2018 CRU Omahu Syrah
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
95
2018 Homage
Trinity Hill
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
95
2018 Stone Syrah
Elephant Hill
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
95
2013 »Le Sol« Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels
Craggy Range
Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
95
2019 Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Vineyard
Craggy Range
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
94
2019 Mission Estate Jewelstone Syrah
Mission Estate Winery
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
94
2019 Squawking Magpie Stoned Crow Syrah
Squawking Magpie
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
94
2018 Legacy Syrah
Vidal Estate
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
94
2008 Craggy Range »Le Sol« Syrah
Craggy Range
Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
94
2006 Kusuda Syrah
Kusuda Wines
Wairarapa,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
94
2012 Dreadnought Syrah
Man o‘ War
Auckland,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
93
2012 Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay Reserve Syrah
Elephant Hill
Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
93
2012 Passage Rocks Syrah Reserve
Passage Rock Wines
Auckland,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
93
2011 Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah
Craggy Range
Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
93
2010 Passage Rocks Syrah Reserve
Passage Rock Wines
Auckland,
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
93