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Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Sep 2005

Good full medium red. Superripe aromas of cassis, black cherry and roasted oak. Sweet, fat and dense, with blackberry and cassis flavors nicely framed by spicy oak. Good new-style syrah. Finishes with dusty tannins that turned a bit dry with aeration.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

94
94/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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94 points
Robert Parker
Score 94/100 · Robert Parker, Oct 2004

One of the finest reds I have ever tasted from New Zealand is the 2002 Le Sol (300 cases of 100% Syrah), which boasts tremendous freshness, concentration, and intensity. It reveals the acidity and definition of a top-notch northern Rhone as well as tremendous presence on the palate as well as remarkable elegance and precision. All of Syrah’s characteristics – smoke, licorice, pepper, blackberries, and currants – are present in this beautifully knit, pure, concentrated 2002. Kudos to winemaker Steve Smith. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300.

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Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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