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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.

88 - Very Good
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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