Elephant Hill
Reserve Hawkes Bay Syrah
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Restrained new world style Shiraz. Oak is there but doesn’t overwhelm. Strong graphite and blood notes. Delicious!
Restrained new world style Shiraz. Oak is there but doesn’t overwhelm. Strong graphite and blood notes. Delicious!
May 2nd, 2018
From Groucho club case, new world Syrah with old world character. Not quite hitting the heights for me but enjoyable.
From Groucho club case, new world Syrah with old world character. Not quite hitting the heights for me but enjoyable.
May 5th, 2020
Strong warm spices. A little out of balance. Not much body and depth. Flat. Likely low acidity.
Strong warm spices. A little out of balance. Not much body and depth. Flat. Likely low acidity.
Apr 17th, 2018
Opened up nicely. Not top of my list to buy again, but wouldn't mind drinking it again
Opened up nicely. Not top of my list to buy again, but wouldn't mind drinking it again
May 9th, 2016
Somm Factory II - Evolution
Session 2 - Rhone VS South Australia
Half way between Crozes Hermitage and Barossa
Viscosity M, colour to the rim
Nose: leather, pepper, spice, tennis balls
Ac: M
Alc: M+
B: M+
T: M+
S: dry
Obvious use of wood, French (vanilla, cola, baking spice); soft finish; younger, new world.
Somm Factory II - Evolution
Session 2 - Rhone VS South Australia
Half way between Crozes Hermitage and Barossa
Viscosity M, colour to the rim
Nose: leather, pepper, spice, tennis balls
Ac: M
Alc: M+
B: M+
T: M+
S: dry
Obvious use of wood, French (vanilla, cola, baking spice); soft finish; younger, new world.
Age produced soft wine which still retained its fruit. Very nice!
Age produced soft wine which still retained its fruit. Very nice!
Aug 21st, 2014
