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
New Zealand
Hawkes Bay,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Craggy Range Le Sol Hawke’s Bay Red Wine
97
2019 Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Hawke’s Bay
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Hawke’s Bay Red Wine
97
2019 Craggy Range Le Sol
Craggy Range
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Craggy Range Le Sol Red Wine
97
2019 Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Red Wine
97
2018 CRU Heretaunga Syrah
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
CRU Heretaunga Syrah Red Wine
95
2018 CRU Omahu Syrah
Smith & Sheth
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
CRU Omahu Syrah Red Wine
95
2018 Homage
Trinity Hill
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Homage Red Wine
95
2018 Stone Syrah
Elephant Hill
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Stone Syrah Red Wine
95
2013 »Le Sol« Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels
Craggy Range
New Zealand
Hawkes Bay,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
»Le Sol« Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Red Wine
95
2019 Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Vineyard
Craggy Range
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Red Wine
94
2019 Mission Estate Jewelstone Syrah
Mission Estate Winery
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Mission Estate Jewelstone Syrah Red Wine
94
2019 Squawking Magpie Stoned Crow Syrah
Squawking Magpie
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Squawking Magpie Stoned Crow Syrah Red Wine
94
2018 Legacy Syrah
Vidal Estate
New Zealand
New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Legacy Syrah Red Wine
94
2008 Craggy Range »Le Sol« Syrah
Craggy Range
New Zealand
Hawkes Bay,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Craggy Range »Le Sol« Syrah Red Wine
94
2006 Kusuda Syrah
Kusuda Wines
New Zealand
Wairarapa,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Kusuda Syrah Red Wine
94
2012 Dreadnought Syrah
Man o‘ War
New Zealand
Auckland,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Dreadnought Syrah Red Wine
93
2012 Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay Reserve Syrah
Elephant Hill
New Zealand
Hawkes Bay,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay Reserve Syrah Red Wine
93
2012 Passage Rocks Syrah Reserve
Passage Rock Wines
New Zealand
Auckland,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Passage Rocks Syrah Reserve Red Wine
93
2011 Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah
Craggy Range
New Zealand
Hawkes Bay,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah Red Wine
93
2010 Passage Rocks Syrah Reserve
Passage Rock Wines
New Zealand
Auckland,  New Zealand
Red Wine
Syrah
Passage Rocks Syrah Reserve Red Wine
93