Restraint and elegance are the bywords here. This wine is light on its feet, with fresh punchy sweet fruit laced …

“That’s the real deal – a true New Zealand expression of syrah,” extolled John Belsham. It’s a fascinating wine, with …

This rendition from New Zealand’s syrah heartland doesn’t hold back. It’s a bold, masculine wine with plenty of fruit power, …

Pinot-like fragrances (red rose, lavender) and a touch of garrigue (herbal scents of Provence) greet you in this dark and …

This wine goes about its business with unhurried ease. Christmas cake-like flavours mingle with earthy Vegemite notes. It is beautifully …

“This has been well handled – I enjoy its delicacy and finesse,” noted Jane Boyle. Lifted floral scents, a hint …

Dark as octopus ink, this is a ripe, powerful wine. Dark plum, warm tar and mild pepper notes are carried …

This bright, ripe number from EskValley winemaker Gordon Russell offers hints of the gorgeous herbal fragrances of Provence. It’s juicy …

This smartly priced wine is grown on the Bridge Pa triangle, a sweet spot for syrah. Spicy, smoky notes mingle …

Forget its name: this wine is not away with the birds. Intensely perfumed, it overflows with bright Christmas cake-like, spiced-fruit …

With outstanding wines like this, it’s impossible to know how far south is too far for syrah. Beautifully fragrant and …