New Zealand / Syrah

Hawke's Bay 1993 Syrah

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Syrah 1993 is Good, historically important but very early for New Zealand Syrah as an auction category. Buy only documented Te Mata or equivalent bottles, and avoid paying modern Bullnose-style premiums.

80 - Mixed
Score80
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityVariable
Window1997-2011

Vivintage verdict

Mixed

Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Syrah 1993 is Good, historically important but very early for New Zealand Syrah as an auction category. Buy only documented Te Mata or equivalent bottles, and avoid paying modern Bullnose-style premiums.

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