2018 Blank Canvas Gimblett Gravels Element Syrah, Hawkes Bay
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From the smallest vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels subregion. Co-fermented with 7% grüner veltliner skins for colour stability, complexity of tannin and a spicy, aromatic lift. The wine certainly has a great depth of colour with rich, ripe flavours including Black Doris plum, liquorice, cocoa powder, mocha and a suggestion of violet. A generously proportioned wine with an appealingly supple texture. Should age well 04 Mar 2021 Drink 2021–2030
96 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com
#2 of 59 2018 Shiraz from Hawke's Bay
Deepest crimson. Wildly peppery aroma with the fabulous perfume that I associate with the northern Rhône, all stony dark fruit and peonies. Just very slightly and attractively reductive, as top-notch Syrah tends to be. This is stunning: the best Blank Canvas Syrah I have tasted and likely to age well into serious complexity. It is deep but not at all sweet-fruited, dark-fruited, savoury, tarry, complex and has immense length. Just shows how well Syrah is suited to this region of NZ.
Julia Harding MW jancisrobinson.com January 2022
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Varietals | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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