The vintage of 2018 was warm, yet not totally trouble-free, but these labels have risen to the occasion with wines of depth, interest and potential. Powerful yet rounded, ripe tannins with a long zesty carry that is almost cleansing. www.trinityhill.com 2018 Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels syrah Price: $79.99 Rating: Excellent Wild & funky nose, struck match, earth, growing perfume, fruit in support. www.vidal.co.nz 2018 Elephant Hill Stone syrah Price: $120 Rating: Excellent to outstanding Vibrantly fragrant nose, herbs, jam/berry compote, raspberry and spices evolving. www.elephanthill.co.nzGarners a silkiness as it opens; I could plump for northern Rhone here.Complex, interesting, lovely balance, drinking superbly, yet potential too.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 23, 2021 15:33 UTC