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Black Swift Vineyards Hans Estate Syrah 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaHans Estate Vineyard is located on the East Osoyoos Bench, just below where the fruit for Mission Hill's iconic Oculus is grown. A brooding syrah at 15% abv with opulent black and blue fruits and no shortage of American oak, this is straight out of the old school Australia playbook. Medium-full bodied, it’s a broad, plush wine that provides hedonistic drinking pleasure that will pair perfectly with the upcoming winter months. Very good length, though not exactly a steal at this price. Decant if enjoying now, or give it a couple of years to allow the oak to further integrate.Tasted: 03 December 2019Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:BC | $59.99 | 750ml | winery direct, select retailers and restaurants |