Mount Riley Syrah 2016
Syrah
Marlborough, New Zealand
$18.95 (535856)
Critic Reviews (2)
Syrah from New Zealand's South Island is a game changer and highlights the seductive power of this varietal in a cool...
New Zealand syrahs are so far rare in Canada, but deserve much better exposure. They are not at all like Aussie...
Community Reviews (3)
Slim, taut, but unmistakeably Syrah. As David notes, this is similar to a North Rhone red, with crisp smoky black berry notes, pepper and herbs and fine acidity. very dry, still a bit youthful and little in the way of noted oak. Solid cool climate Syrah. While not intended for long ageing, this could use another year 12 to 18 months. Tasted June 2018