New Zealand / Syrah

Hawke's Bay 1982 Syrah

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Syrah 1982 is Difficult as a drinkable or auction benchmark because the category was still pre-commercial. Treat any 1982-labeled Syrah claims as historical curiosities requiring exceptional provenance.

72 - Difficult
Score72
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1986-2000

Vivintage verdict

Difficult

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Syrah 1982 is Difficult as a drinkable or auction benchmark because the category was still pre-commercial. Treat any 1982-labeled Syrah claims as historical curiosities requiring exceptional provenance.

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