William Murdoch Wines
Syrah
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
This is the 2012. I'm having to recycle the 10 as I missed photographing the 2012 label. On the nose, strong dark florals, red dry roses, plum cake, black plum, black raspberries and lavender. On the palate, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, blueberries, dry medium tannins, good tarry character, licorice, derby crushed rocks, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, black cherry cola & plenty of leather. Finishes with ripe, round fruits, good acidity and very dry & sticky tannins.
This is the 2012. I'm having to recycle the 10 as I missed photographing the 2012 label. On the nose, strong dark florals, red dry roses, plum cake, black plum, black raspberries and lavender. On the palate, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, blueberries, dry medium tannins, good tarry character, licorice, derby crushed rocks, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, black cherry cola & plenty of leather. Finishes with ripe, round fruits, good acidity and very dry & sticky tannins.
Apr 27th, 2017On the nose, muted blackberries, plum, black raspberries, mint, menthol, fresh red florals & violets. On the palate, dry M + tannins, tarry notes, anise, black cherries, mixed wild berries, black plum, black raspberries, mocha powder, black soil, dry crushed rocks, black licorice, leathery & cedar. Finishes with big powdery sticky tannins, high acidity and ripe fruits.
On the nose, muted blackberries, plum, black raspberries, mint, menthol, fresh red florals & violets. On the palate, dry M + tannins, tarry notes, anise, black cherries, mixed wild berries, black plum, black raspberries, mocha powder, black soil, dry crushed rocks, black licorice, leathery & cedar. Finishes with big powdery sticky tannins, high acidity and ripe fruits.
Apr 27th, 2017
Dark ruby with low viscosity; the nose is quite intense with oak domination, black pepper, meat and mineral notes; the taste is young and fruity with high acid and low alcohol (12.5) and had a tight tart finish. Perhaps a few more years would improve some aspects, but the hopes are not too high for this one.
Dark ruby with low viscosity; the nose is quite intense with oak domination, black pepper, meat and mineral notes; the taste is young and fruity with high acid and low alcohol (12.5) and had a tight tart finish. Perhaps a few more years would improve some aspects, but the hopes are not too high for this one.
Feb 10th, 2017
Heavy wood, intense fruit, peppery, mid to high alcohol, mid but rustic tannin
Heavy wood, intense fruit, peppery, mid to high alcohol, mid but rustic tannin
Dec 29th, 2016
Lots of vanilla on the nose. Fruity with good acidity and a hint og cherry in the finish. Great wine!
Lots of vanilla on the nose. Fruity with good acidity and a hint og cherry in the finish. Great wine!
Oct 30th, 2015
