The 2007 Babich Winemakers' Reserve Syrah is a mature and beautifully developed Hawke’s Bay Syrah that showcases the elegance, spice and ageing potential of premium New Zealand Syrah. Crafted from select vineyard parcels in Hawke’s Bay, it opens with complex aromas of blackberry, plum and dark cherry, layered with notes of cracked pepper, leather, cedar, smoked meat and earthy spice developed through extended bottle age.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky tannins, savoury depth and beautifully integrated oak. Mature dark fruit, spice and savoury characters combine with fresh acidity to create a smooth, refined and lingering finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a fantastic aged Syrah for customers who appreciate mature reds with savoury complexity, softness and tertiary development rather than overt fruit power. It highlights how gracefully premium Hawke’s Bay Syrah can evolve over time. Best enjoyed now with decanting. Perfect with roast lamb, beef dishes, game meats or rich winter cuisine.
