Huntress Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2023 $48 
This is the first time Jannine Rickards has released a syrah from Hawke’s Bay, and she sourced her fruit from the Herringbone Vineyard in Bridge Pa. Taking a third of the grapes and fermenting them as whole clusters (rather than the traditionally crushed berries) has created a wine with real complexity and interest. Earthy, dried herb aromas lead to a full, rich, spice-stacked palate.
