Maison Noire Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2020 $25
With its deliciously soft tannins, pencil shavings complexity, fragrant pepper, redcurrant, pomegranate, juicy spices and Black Doris plum punchiness, this is a superb example from a hugely exciting red wine vintage. Just 85 dozen bottles were made to satisfy a growing fanbase, so best you get in quick for this one! Fresh acidity and beautifully-structured tannins lead to spice-saturated layers of dark berries and a warming, soothing mid-palate. Superb value and seriously sippable.