DUNLEAVY ‘THE GRAFTER’ SYRAH 2019
$55.00
On a vineyard at the isolated Eastern end of the island, a man laboured tirelessly to build his dream – green grafting vines to create an extraordinary Syrah. Today, his legacy lives on in The Grafter.
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Our first red release from the exceptional 2019 vintage.
“Moderately dense Syrah with raspberry, blackberry, cocoa powder, pepper, liquorice and vanilla supported by fine tannins and fruity acidity. Quite a rich, savoury and complex red that has a promising future.”
94 points Drink 2021-2027. Bob Campbell MW
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Additional Information
| Weight | 1 g |
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Composition Details
Composition Details
Alcohol: 13.5%
Allergen info: Contains sulphites. No egg/fish has been used in production.
Critic reviews
Critic reviews
94 Points – Bob Campbell MW
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WINE OF THE WEEK Dunleavy The Grafter Waiheke Island Syrah 2019 (*****, $55) From Te Motu, based at Onetangi, this stylish, youthful red was grown at the eastern end of the island and matured for 10 months in French oak barrels. Full-coloured, with a fresh, spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling, with strong, ripe blackcurrant, plum and black pepper flavours, savoury notes adding complexity, and refined, supple tannins. Already delicious, it has obvious cellaring potential; best drinking 2023+.
5 Stars – Michael Cooper
