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98 Points
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97 Points
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5 Points
The 2021 Bilancia La Collina Syrah is hailed as one of New Zealand's finest, with a powerful yet refined profile that offers exceptional aging potential.
A captivating nose of pepper, leather, anise, and smoke, combined with a long, savory palate of sweet black fruit, dark chocolate, and luxurious tannins.
Created by renowned winemaker Warren Gibson, with 21 months resting in French oak, this wine is a true work of art, perfect for collectors and serious wine lovers.
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Description
The 2021 Bilancia La Collina Syrah is a bold and refined expression of New Zealand’s finest wine-making. Crafted by the talented Warren Gibson, this exceptional Syrah offers an astonishing nose filled with warm herbal and spice complexity, including notes of pepper, leather, liquorice, anise, and a touch of smoke. Its palate is nothing short of luxurious, with dark fruit flavors layered over graphite and dark chocolate, all supported by incredibly fine tannins and an impressively long finish.
This wine is an extraordinary example of New Zealand Syrah at its best. It’s silky, ethereal, and graceful, with a structure that suggests it will only improve with time. Aging gracefully for up to 10 years or more, it’s surprisingly approachable now, yet the potential for further development is immense. The 2021 vintage, a rare treasure, is a must-have for any serious collector, and its incredible depth and elegance make it a standout in the world of fine wines
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Leather, Rose Petal, Smoky
Palate:Black Fruits, Chocolate, Graphite
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
The 2021 Bilancia La Collina Syrah is a bold and refined expression of New Zealand’s finest wine-making. Crafted by the talented Warren Gibson, this exceptional Syrah offers an astonishing nose filled with warm herbal and spice complexity, including notes of pepper, leather, liquorice, anise, and a touch of smoke. Its palate is nothing short of luxurious, with dark fruit flavors layered over graphite and dark chocolate, all supported by incredibly fine tannins and an impressively long finish.
This wine is an extraordinary example of New Zealand Syrah at its best. It’s silky, ethereal, and graceful, with a structure that suggests it will only improve with time. Aging gracefully for up to 10 years or more, it’s surprisingly approachable now, yet the potential for further development is immense. The 2021 vintage, a rare treasure, is a must-have for any serious collector, and its incredible depth and elegance make it a standout in the world of fine wines
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Leather, Rose Petal, Smoky
Palate:
Black Fruits, Chocolate, Graphite
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Leather, Rose Petal, Smoky
Black Fruits, Chocolate, Graphite
Game
Pork
Red Meat