This floral, intensely varietal red was estategrown, almost entirely hand-picked, and matured for 17 months in French oak barriques (22% new). Bold and youthful in colour, it shows good density of plum and black pepper flavours, with a long, spicy finish.

The quality and execution of this Syrah at this price point is exceptional value. Concentrated aromas of dark fruits and wild lavender, a generous depth and silky texture with just the right amount of peppery spice. 19/20

Craggy Range have one seriously high tech winery; amazing vineyard staff, an agenda of single vineyard fine wine, great resources in Steve Smith MW (now consulting), a private jet, beautiful lodgings, ability to hold prestige tastings, and are arguably one of the best known 'fine wine brands' of New Zealand... Nice drinking. Maraschino cherry, raspberry, smokey-cedary oak, white pepper, seaweed scents. In the palate, medium weight, fragrant feeling, lightly juicy, finely tannic red wine. Slips and slides, slinks and finishes fresh. It's worthy stuff. Hopefully sub $35 in Australia, and we'd be onto something for sure.

The quality and execution of this Syrah at this price point is exceptional value. Concentrated aromas of dark fruits and wild lavender, a generous depth and silky texture with just the right amount of peppery spice. 19/20

Craggy Range have one seriously high tech winery; amazing vineyard staff, an agenda of single vineyard fine wine, great resources in Steve Smith MW (now consulting), a private jet, beautiful lodgings, ability to hold prestige tastings, and are arguably one of the best known 'fine wine brands' of New Zealand... Nice drinking. Maraschino cherry, raspberry, smokey-cedary oak, white pepper, seaweed scents. In the palate, medium weight, fragrant feeling, lightly juicy, finely tannic red wine. Slips and slides, slinks and finishes fresh. It's worthy stuff. Hopefully sub $35 in Australia, and we'd be onto something for sure.

The quality and execution of this Syrah at this price point is exceptional value. Concentrated aromas of dark fruits and wild lavender, a generous depth and silky texture with just the right amount of peppery spice. 19/20

This floral, intensely varietal red was estategrown, almost entirely hand-picked, and matured for 17 months in French oak barriques (22% new). Bold and youthful in colour, it shows good density of plum and black pepper flavours, with a long, spicy finish.

Craggy Range have one seriously high tech winery; amazing vineyard staff, an agenda of single vineyard fine wine, great resources in Steve Smith MW (now consulting), a private jet, beautiful lodgings, ability to hold prestige tastings, and are arguably one of the best known 'fine wine brands' of New Zealand... Nice drinking. Maraschino cherry, raspberry, smokey-cedary oak, white pepper, seaweed scents. In the palate, medium weight, fragrant feeling, lightly juicy, finely tannic red wine. Slips and slides, slinks and finishes fresh. It's worthy stuff. Hopefully sub $35 in Australia, and we'd be onto something for sure.