Tag Archives: Syrah

Brookfields Hillside Syrah 2001

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Gary Bowering

Good robe with mid-deep colour and surprisingly fresh looking. Rhone nose with plummy fruit and both black and white pepper and a hint of vanilla. Mellow, aged fruit on the palate. Finishes crisp with some clean acid, red fruits and … Continue reading →

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Matariki Reserve Syrah 2000

Posted on 18 June 2011 by Gary Bowering

Medium-deep robe, good colour – no sign of age, although this shows on the nose. Touch of lanolin, and mix of black and white pepper. Fruit a bit behind the acid now. Elegant in its own way – red fruits … Continue reading →

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Brookfields Hillside Syrah 2001

Posted on 9 January 2011 by Gary Bowering

This wine was pretty good on release but it’s aged to be even better. Some won’t like this because it’s more ‘French’ Syrah than ‘Aussie’ Shiraz… but I do – a lot. Chocolate and mixed black and white pepper on the nose. … Continue reading →

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