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Dry River 2004

Posted By Ronan on June 12, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2004
Colour: Red
Site: Amaranth Syrah
Producer: Dry River
Date Tasted: 12-06-09
Score: 88

Nose closed and tight, needs some air, cracked black pepper quite subtle, fig and prune aromas, quite shy wine, soft fruits on palate. Not a blockbuster, very Rhone like, lots of fruitcake, does lack some length.

Dry River 2006

Posted By Ronan on June 12, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2006
Colour: Red
Site: Pinot Noir
Producer: Dry River
Date Tasted: 12-06-09
Score: 94

Very elegant, very fine, rich black liqueur cherry nose, harmonious silky and clean, some spice bacon fat and cherry jam. Very rich but sweet rip and delicious.








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