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Dry River in Hawke’s Bay’s outstanding Syrah 2010
My pick of the Kidnapper Cliffs 2010’s
95/100 Bob Campbell MW

Only 10 six packs available
Maximum one six pack per customer on a first reply basis

Hi from Matt

I’m pleased to offer you the opportunity to secure the one of the last 10 six-packs in New Zealand of Kidnapper Cliffs Syrah 2010.

Kidnapper Cliffs is a collaboration between two of New Zealand’s most iconic wineries; Dry River and Te Awa, an essential addition to the cellar and drinking pleasure of any serious collector and lover of New Zealand wines.

Dry River is, in the words of Bob Campbell MW in Decanter magazine; “Arguably New Zealand’s most iconic winery.”  While Te Awa are among Jancis Robinson MW’s twelve favourite Hawke’s Bay producers.  Kidnapper Cliffs marries the best 17 hectares of 20+ year old vine Te Awa fruit to Dry River’s brilliant, terroir-focused approach to fine wine production with the single-minded goal of creating low-yield, niche wines structured for long-term cellaring. 

Dry River founder Dr. Neil McCallum summarises Kidnapper Cliffs wines by saying “We are excited about the possibilities and we hope that those truly interested in wine will take the time to discover why we are so excited. We are not here to replicate what has gone before – expect surprises, expect fine wine.”

I tasted through all of the 2010 Kidnapper Cliffs releases, and from all of them have selected the Syrah 2010 to offer in this week’s Cellar Journal; it is by far the most impressive wine of the range.  It is one of the greatest red wines yet made in New Zealand.

Dry River wines have always been painfully difficult to obtain, as Bob Campbell MW says “If demand is any measure, Dry River is New Zealand’s most successful winery. Apart from a relatively small export allocation, all Dry River wines are sold by mail order within days of release.”

Likewise, the availability of this exceptional wine is tiny. Our 10 six-pack allocation, while representing a generous proportion of the total production, is significantly less than we would like to meet anticipated demand.  So we’re offering it on a first-in, first-served basis just as the Dry River wines were in the winery’s infancy.

We have just 10 six-packs of this outstanding collector’s red, to secure your share, please complete the order form below and reply to wine@finewinedelivery.co.nz      

  
Kidnapper Cliffs Syrah 2010
FWDC Special Price $64.99 per bottle

95/100 Bob Campbell MW
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
Five Stars Raymond Chan

This is instantly one of New Zealand’s greatest Syrah’s, in the league of Bilancia La Collina, Craggy Range Le Sol, Vidal Reserve, Trinity Hill Hommage, Te Whau, and of course Dry River.  More in the fine, elegant style of La Collina than the rich, heavier style of Le Sol, this is beautiful Syrah, perfumed and stylish. Careful vineyard management and low yields have resulted in a wonderful balance of concentration and finesse at a more moderate alcohol level than the Hawkes Bay norm. While the winemaking is sensitive, resulting in a Syrah of great harmony.

“Dense and powerful Syrah with bright dark fruit, spice, cracked black pepper and a suggestion of floral flavours. I also detect new leather, licorice and star anise. Rippling with energy and showing obvious cellaring potential.” Bob Campbell MW

“Considering the label and vintage, this should be one of the greatest Syrah’s yet made in this country… and it is!  An impressive, deep, powerful Cornas-like nose of black olive, tapenade, black pepper, wild blackberries, cedar and vanilla pod.  Thick and dense, the well-padded palate is balanced by rich tannins and succulent acidity through to the long seamless finish.” Matt Deller, FWDC Wine Program Director

Best Regards, Matt.

Matt Deller
FWDC Wine Program Director