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Vidal 2004 Soler Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
- $40
A selection of the best lots, Vidal’s Solar Syrah is a big step up from the regular bottling, not showing any overripeness and revealing more complexity. Subtle peppery notes kick-start the bouquet of cedar, vanilla and blackberries, while an intriguing herbal-peppery note winds through the flavors, adding nuance to the bold blueberry and raspberry mix…
— W.E.
(7/1/2007)
Vidal 2008 Gimblett Gravels Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
Vidal’s Syrah is a dark, inky wine, with vanilla and toast framing dark fruit. Medium- to full-bodied blackberry and blueberry flavors mesh easily with hints of olive and espresso, while the finish features traces of dusty tannins.
— J.C.
(9/1/2011)
Vidal 2005 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- $28
Seems a bit more structured than most Marlborough Pinot Noirs, with black cherry fruit and root beer and cola notes buttressed by crisp acids and firm tannins. Give this one a couple of years to mellow before opening. Drink 2008–2012.
— J.C.
(3/1/2007)
Vidal 2004 Estate Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
- $26
After a lack of international success with Merlot and Cabernet, Syrah is being touted as the next hot red from Hawkes Bay. From a top-notch vintage, this wine offers scents of tar, prune and white pepper, then flavors of blackberry, prune and pepper. Finishes with crisp acids and soft tannins.
— W.E.
(7/1/2007)
Vidal 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $20
This sister label to Villa Maria better known for its Hawkes Bay red wines has turned out a plump, medium-weight Sauvignon Blanc. It starts with scents of crushed tomato leaf, then folds in grapefruit and a hint of honey on the palate. Turns more powerfully grassy and herbal on the finish, ending on a slightly bitter note.
— J.C.
(5/1/2007)
Vidal 2003 Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
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Starts with scents of anise and blackberry, then adds hints of tea and pepper combined with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. A barrel sample of the '04 was more promising, with substantially greater intensity.
— J.C.
(5/1/2006)
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