A glass-staining, deeply coloured young syrah, Church Road’s 2015 Grand Reserve is a very powerful, concentrated drop indeed. Blackberry, clove, …

A youthful, lively syrah that’s still very fresh at four years of age. Inviting berry aromas have touches of violet, …

On a hillside beside the sea north of Napier, few New Zealand wineries are as beautifully situated as Esk Valley. …

Mission Estate’s Hawke’s Bay lineage goes back to 1851, when it was established by Marist brothers from France. Their 2014 …

A complex, concentrated syrah from the 112 -year-old Vidal winery. It has lovely richness on the nose, promising much via …

Villa Maria’s mastery of Hawke’s Bay syrah finds fine expression in this Cellar Selection wine, and its pricing makes it …

For 27 years, winemaker Gordon Russell has fashioned wines of finesse and easy drinkability at Esk Valley. Juicy in dark …

A deliciously forward style of Hawke’s Bay syrah, this is one of those wines that disappears with unseemly haste, so …

This is a substantial Hawke’s Bay Syrah to serve with roast meats. Plum, berry, spice and meaty aromas have a …

Elephant Hill’s syrah is made into admirably elegant wines rather than blockbusters. The 2014 Reserve has seductive aromatic qualities hinting …

This seaside winery is an architectural showpiece on the beautiful Te Awanga coast at Hawke’s Bay. A lovely place to …

Lake Chalice winemakers are based in Marlborough, but they also have a thing for Hawke’s Bay syrah. A good match …

Leverets are baby hares in case you were asking, and this syrah might be just the thing to serve with …

The wonderfully historic, picturesque Mission winery is a must-see visit for anybody touring the Hawke’s Bay wine region. This well-priced …

Rod McDonald has been exploring Hawke’s Bay vineyards since 1993, extolling the virtues of the region as a source of …

Tony Bish’s Sacred Hill team consistently make first class Hawke’s Bay wine. This is a very spicy syrah with peppery …

Apparently the Sileni were sidekicks of the Greek god of wine, Dionysus. This meaty, savoury type of Hawke’s Bay syrah …

Syrah of real charm from lovely Waiheke Island on Auckland’s doorstep. It’s subtle and refined with aromas of carnations, pepper, …

Powerfully expressive Hawke’s Bay syrah to enjoy with a rich venison dish. Cherry and plum aromas have an exotic floral …

A delicious syrah that delivers plenty of bright, fresh varietal identity. Deep purple in colour, it smells of boysenberries, violets …