New Zealand / Syrah
Hawke's Bay 1998 Syrah
Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Syrah 1998 is Very Good, helped by a hot red-wine year but still a niche category with less producer evidence than Bordeaux blends. Buy only recognised Syrah specialists and older-vine examples.
Score88
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityMature
Window2003-2020
Vivintage verdict
Very Good
Source-supported draft: Hawke's Bay Syrah 1998 is Very Good, helped by a hot red-wine year but still a niche category with less producer evidence than Bordeaux blends. Buy only recognised Syrah specialists and older-vine examples.
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