Unison Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2010

25-Mar-2013

Since taking ownership of Unison Vineyard in February 2008, Philip and Terry Horn have consolidated the business and continued the succession of superb wines that come from the special 6 ha site from the heart of the Gimblett Gravels. I reviewed the wines from the 2009 vintage in July last year and was extremely impressed with them (click here to see). One of the highlights was the Syrah, which I rated 5-star. Now follows the 2010 vintage, regarded by many as an even better vintage for the variety in the district. My review of the wine follows. www.unisonvineyard.co.nz

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Unison Gimblett Gravels Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2010
Syrah from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay
Review Date : 25-Mar-2013
☆☆☆☆☆
Very full, dense, near saturated black-hued purple-red colour. The bouquet is full and firmly packed with aromas of very ripe black fruits and dark plums, harmoniously entwined with liquorice, black pepper, spices, and fragrant cedary oak that unfolds in waves. Full-bodied, the palate has immense presence, but the flavours are stylishly restrained initially. Ripe black berry fruits, plums and liquorice build in richness and succulence. Layers of spices and black pepper unfold, revealing chocolate and cedar. The mouthfeel is harmonious, rounded and soft, but the extraction is powerful, with very fine-grained, powdery tannins becoming a feature. The acidity is soft, with alcoholic power driving the palate to a very long, lingering, dry, textured finish nuanced with soy sauce, liquorice and peppery flavours. This is a rich, ripe Syrah with harmonious waves of flavour and significant extraction and plenty of weight. Serve with slow-cooked game meat dishes over the next 8-10+ years. Hand-picked fruit from the ‘Unison’ vineyard, fermented to 13.5% alc., the wine aged 24 months in 30% new French oak barriques. 18.5+/20 Mar 2013 RRP $48.00

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