RECENT FEATURES



Rod McDonald 2017 ‘Mister’ Rosé, ‘One Off’ Albarino, and 2016 Te Awanga Estate Chardonnay
Pencarrow 2017 Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Domaine-Thomson ‘Surveyor Thomson’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014
Spade Oak Methode Blanc de Blancs NV and Tempranillo Rosé 2017
Gate 20 Two Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015
Waitapu Estate ‘Reef View’ Northland Pinotage 2016 and 2015
The Crossings 2017 Sauvignon and Pinot Gris, and 2016 Gruner and Pinot Noir
Whistling Buoy 2016 ‘Kokolo’ Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and ‘Half Acre’ Pinot Noir
Rossendale 2017 Sauvignon Blanc and 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir
The Luminary 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Waipara Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Gate 20 Two Central Otago 2016 Pinot Gris and 2014 Pinot Noir
Clearview 2017 Blush, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, and 2016 Merlot
Urbn Vino Dunedin ‘Reserve’ 2016 Pinot Noir
American and Australian Imports by Procure
Obsidian ‘Estate’ Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2017
Pinot Noir Naturel by Fromm 2017
Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2016 – A Re-Look
The Luminary 2017 Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir
Maori Point Central Otago 2017 Pinot Gris and Riesling
No. 1 Family Estate Rosé and No. 1 Reserve Methodes
Domaine Rewa Central Otago Chardonnay 2016
Spade Oak ‘Voysey’ Le Champ and 2017 Chardonnay, and 2016 ‘HOG’ St Laurent and Tempranillo, and 2016 ‘The Prospect’ Chardonnay
Locharburn 2017 Riesling, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc
Saint Clair ‘Wairau Reserve’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
// View More Featured Reviews



Obsidian ‘Reserve’ Waiheke Island Syrah 2015

Syrah from New Zealand – Northland & Auckland
Review Date - 29-Jun-2017

19-/20

Dark, deep, black-hued purple-red colour, a little lighter edged. The nose is softly full building in solidness with densely packed aromas of ripe blackberry fruit entwined with dark raspberries and plums, along with iron-earth elements. With aeration, a little black pepper, spices and violet florals emerge. Medium-full bodied, the palate possesses sweetly rich and vibrant fruit flavours of ripe blackberries, dark raspberries, plums and black pepper, unveiling dark-red and violet florals. The flavours form a good, concentrated, seamless heart. The fruit richness is balanced and supported by fine-grained, ripe, flowery tannins which enable accessibility. The acidity is refreshing and integrated. The wine flows with good energy to a long, elegant, sweet-fruited finish. This is a rich, vibrant, seamlessly concentrated Syrah with ripe black fruits, floral notes and a fine-textured palate. Match with venison and game meat dishes over the next 8-9+ years. 100% estate Syrah fruit, predominantly destemmed and fermented with approx. 10% whole clusters to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 12 months in 40% new French oak. 133 cases made. 19.0-/20 Jun 2017 RRP $75.00

Related Reading



Obsidian ‘Estate’ Reds, ‘Reserve’ White and ‘Reserve’ Reds – New and Current
Copyright © 2011 Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
Website by DataFlex | Design by Skinny