The previous Syrah wines under this label
have been in the very ripe spectrum and this John Forrest ‘Collection’ Syrah 2006 (18.5/20) is
the most aromatic to date. Tight and
elegant, the lifted florals with spices and pepper are classical. A wine of excellent concentration, there was
a steely aspect which became pronounced with the very fine-grained
tannins. RC Dec 08
“Dense yet elegant Syrah with a range of flavours from floral to dark
berry and from chocolate to black olive plus a seasoning of cracked
black pepper. Fruit is supported by firm yet sweet, ripe fruit tannins
and classy oak that, while clearly evident, allows varietal flavours to
occupy centre-stage. Quite youthful wine that shows plenty of cellaring
potential. Made from grapes grown in the Gimblett Gravels area of
Hawke's Bay.”
Source: bobswinereviews.com