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Grand Amateur Gentleman Syrah 2017
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New ZealandFrom a massale selection of clones from a single older vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels, this lighter syrah leads with violet and iris perfume, which permeates the whole. Plum, young blackberries, a riff of black pepper frame the palate, with fine, firm tannins shaping the medium body to a lingering finish. The earlier 2017 vintage dictated destemming, and this was fermented over a week in stainless before moving to barrel (20% new) for 11 months. A welcome much lighter view of Gimblett Gravels syrah. Grand Amateur is MW Sam Harrop's line of wines from sourced fruit around New Zealand, made in ways to make one question what they thought about NZ wine.Tasted: 12 October 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| NZ | $39.00 | 750ml | NZ |
