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2017 Smith & Sheth Cru Heretaunga Syrah (Screwcap)

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July 23, 2023 - $16

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RATINGS

92James Suckling

Plenty of white pepper and fragrant syrah spices, ahead of ripe blueberries and blackberries, as well as cola. The palate has a smooth, plush and mid-weight feel with bright, fresh dark berries, set in ripe, fine tannins.

92Wine Enthusiast

This powerful but finessed Syrah starts off with tones of herbs, vanilla and mocha, followed closely by blackberry and plum fruit. With time in the glass, more mineral, graphite and cracked pepper nuances float to the fore. The fruit is plush and silky on the tongue, laden with pepper and spice.

90The Wine Advocate

...scents of earth, tapenade and dark fruit...medium-bodied and velvety, with plums and blueberries coming through on the softly textured finish.

90Wine Spectator

Fresh and vibrant, with white pepper, pine needle and loamy notes that meld wonderfully with the blackberry and blueberry flavors at the core...tannins are dense, matching the concentration of flavors.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Peppery nose with ripe black plum and bramble fruit. Light vanilla touch gives a hint of complexity...

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.