The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2020, Hawkes Bay

Raspberry and black currant, black forest cake an toasty spices of French oak. There’s a mineral stony quality with vanilla and clove and light smoky barrel complexities….

SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 17, 2021The Hunting Lodge, Hawkes Bay, 92 Points, Premium

Trinity Hill Syrah 2020, Hawkes Bay

Fruity, varietal, brooding bouquet with scents of blackberry and black currant, sweet clove and baking spices, a touch of pepper then raspberry and crushed stone soil suggestions….

SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 13, 2021Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay, 92 Points, Premium

Church Road 1 Redstone Single Vineyard Syrah 2019, Hawkes Bay

Ripe and distinctive, a core of black currant and raspberry compote, clove and peppery kitchen spice cabinet scents, moderate oak intensity and overall youthful and complex….

SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 9, 2021Church Road, Redstone, Single Vineyard, Hawkes Bay, 93 Points, Excellent

Swift Syrah 2020, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawkes Bay

Young, fresh and vibrant bouquet with aromas of boysenberry and plum, raspberry and wild forest berries….

SyrahCameron DouglasOctober 2, 202193 Points, Excellent, Hawkes Bay, Bridge Pa, Swift

Elephant Hill Reserve Syrah 2018, Hawkes Bay

10th Anniversary 2008 - 2018 release. Fine, varietal, complex and pure fruited bouquet. Aromas and flavours of red licorice and raspberry, some black currant then soft smoky barrel spices and a touch of powdered pepper.

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 30, 2021Outstanding, Elephant Hill, 95 Points, Hawkes Bay

Smith & Sheth Omahu Syrah 2019, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Vibrant and complex bouquet with aromas of baked raspberry and doris plums, black currant and baked stone soil scents.

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 26, 2021Smith & Sheth, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, 94 Points, Excellent, Omahu

Alwyn Corban AC Centennial Vineyard Syrah 2013, Hawkes Bay

A full and captivating bouquet with aromas of spices and dark berries, aged meats and clove, ligurian olive, boysenberry and raspberry, field mushroom and dried herb and a whisper of rosemary….

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 17, 2021Alwyn Corban, AC Centennial, 95 Points, Excellent, Hawkes Bay

Bodegas Piqueras Valcanto Syrah 2018, Almansa, Spain

Raspberries and sweet black olives, dark cherries and white pepper, violets and toasty wood spices form the bouquet.

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 9, 2021Premium, Spain, Espana, Almansa, 90 Points

Radburnd Syrah 2019, Hawkes Bay

Complex and layered bouquet with scents of red and purple skinned fruits, a distinctive layer of French oak and Hawkes Bay crushed stones minerality….

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 7, 2021Radburnd, Hawkes Bay, 96 Points, Outstanding

Elephant Hill Stone Syrah 2018, Hawkes Bay

Fabulous bouquet with aromas of dark red currants and raspberry, reminders of northern Rhone reds with scents of spiced meats and wild forest flora….

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 5, 2021Elephant Hill, Hawkes Bay, 95 Points, Outstanding

Swift Syrah 2019, Bridge Pa, Hawkes Bay

Ripe, fruity, varietal and inviting bouquet loaded with aromas of black currant and clove, baking spices, raspberry and white pepper, roses and clay stone soil suggestions….

SyrahCameron DouglasSeptember 3, 2021Swift, 93 Points, Excellent, Hawkes Bay, Bridge Pa

Elephant Hill Airavata Syrah 2018, Hawkes Bay

A captivating and enticing bouquet with a powerful core of ripe red berry fruits, fresh, new, spicy and toasty oak layers, there’s no mistaking a core of complexity and energy, sweetness, ripeness and intrigue….

SyrahCameron DouglasAugust 30, 202197 Points, Outstanding, Elephant Hill, Hawkes Bay

Beach House Wines Syrah 2019, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Blueberry and plum, raspberry and pepper, a sweet meat and roasted nut oak layer, violets and toasty barrel…

SyrahCameron DouglasAugust 24, 2021Beach House, Hawkes Bay, Gimblett Gravels, 93 Points, Excellent

Mills Reef Reserve Syrah 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Ripe, fruity and varietal bouquet with aromas of dark spices and blackberry fruits, raspberry and new leather, olive and toasty barrel….

SyrahCameron DouglasAugust 22, 2021Mills Reef, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, 94 Points, Excellent

Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2019, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

A very distinctive bouquet with a concentration of black currant and dark raspberry scents, new barrel with toast and smoke, clove and baked vanilla pod, moments of anise and licorice….

SyrahCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2021Craggy Range, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay