BABICH WINEMAKERS' RESERVE SYRAH 2007

Awards:
GOLD MEDAL
-Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2009

SILVER MEDAL
-NZ International Wine Show 2008

SILVER MEDAL
-Air New Zealand Wine Awards, Nov 2008

Reviews:
"Grown in Gimblett Road and matured in American oak barriques (20 per cent new), the 2007 vintage is the best yet.  The colour is dark and purple-flushed; the palate is packed with fresh, ripe, plum/spice flavours, with earthy, savoury notes adding complexity and a rich smooth finish."
4 STARS
-Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wine 2009

"Babich now make wines from regions across the country, with Hawke’s Bay particularly well suited to syrah. This is a prime one, with smooth, ripe and rich dark berry fruit overlaid with cedary spice."
-Jo Burzynska, NZ Herald, 10 June 2009

"Dark and fragrant, with mouthfilling body and strong, smooth flavours of plums, thyme and black pepper. Good harmony and drinkability."
-Winestate Magazine, Hawke's Bay Tasting, September/October 2009 

"Mid-weight Syrah with fresh acidity and lively drying tannins . Bright raspberry and pronounced pepper flavours with a suggestion of floral characters. Supple, tangy wine."
-Bob Campbell, BobsWineReviews.com