The 2007 Syrah Winemakers’ Reserve has a pure, ripe nose of blackberry, bilberry and a touch of tar – not complex but very clean. The palate is sappy on the entry, lacks a little backbone and acidity, but very pure and svelte towards the plumy finish. A well crafted Syrah to drink over 3-5 years. I was not able to taste the full-range from this historic producer located outside Auckland. Some of their white 2008s were showing a little dilution but their reds continue to offer exceptional value for money.Importer: Select Fine Wine, Traverse City, MI; tel. (231) 932-9057; fax (231) 346-5936