
88POINTS
16/20







Matariki Syrah Reserve 2000
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New ZealandBig resiny peppery nose streaked with cola and sweaty game undercurrents. The entry is rich and round with firm, dry, smoky, peppery fruit with resiny black cherry flavours and streaks of vanilla cola in the finish. Quite elegant in its demeanour but it lacks the extract that would justify its price in this market.Tasted: 04 May 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $49.95 | 750ml | Speculative - Vinterra Wine Merchants |