The Best Syrahs from New Zealand

Although New Zealand is famous for its vivacious Sauvignon Blancs, it is not a one trick pony. Let’s delve into what could be New Zealand´s next big thing. New Zealand´s Syrah has more in common with Syrah from the Northern Rhône in France, the variety’s native home, than its Australian counterpart. The character is distinctly cooler with hints of black pepper, a whiff of violet and infused with notes of cherry and black currant. A dark and sultry impression of Syrah straight from the South Pacific. Here is Falstaff’s selection of the best.

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2019 Craggy Range Le Sol Hawke’s Bay

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Craggy Range Le Sol Hawke’s Bay Red Wine

2019 Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Hawke’s Bay

Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Hawke’s Bay Red Wine

2019 Craggy Range Le Sol

Craggy Range Le Sol Red Wine

2019 Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah

Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Syrah Red Wine

2019 Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Vineyard

Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Red Wine

2019 Mission Estate Jewelstone Syrah

Mission Estate Winery

Mission Estate Jewelstone Syrah Red Wine

2019 Squawking Magpie Stoned Crow Syrah

Squawking Magpie

Squawking Magpie Stoned Crow Syrah Red Wine

2018 CRU Heretaunga Syrah

CRU Heretaunga Syrah Red Wine

2018 CRU Omahu Syrah

CRU Omahu Syrah Red Wine

Homage Red Wine

2018 Stone Syrah

Stone Syrah Red Wine

2018 Legacy Syrah

Legacy Syrah Red Wine

2013 »Le Sol« Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

»Le Sol« Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Red Wine

2013 Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah Red Wine

2013 Syrah Reserve

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Syrah Reserve Red Wine

2013 Alpha Domus The Barnstormer Syrah

Alpha Domus Winery

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Alpha Domus The Barnstormer Syrah Red Wine

2013 Gimblett Gravels Syrah

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Gimblett Gravels Syrah Red Wine

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

2012 Dreadnought Syrah

Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

Dreadnought Syrah Red Wine

2012 Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay Reserve Syrah

Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay Reserve Syrah Red Wine