Elephant Hill Airavata Syrah 2021
- 96
- $125
- Drink by: 2025-2040
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Dense and brooding, red and black bramble berries, toast, and char layered with iodine, smoked meats, and dried cranberry. The palate is taut and linear in youth, yet densely concentrated, bursting with ripe black fruits, pepper, and toasted baking spices. Firm, textural tannins and juicy acidity complement the wine’s robust structure. Sophisticated and integrated, it delivers power with finesse and the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 15 years.
Originally from the UK and now based in Nelson, Sammy Wilkinson - also known as The Wine Writer - is WinePilot’s only New Zealand–based reviewer. With 17 years in the wine industry, spanning the UK, New Zealand, and California, including hands-on harvests in Nelson, Marlborough, and Sonoma, she brings both a global perspective and local insight. A Stage 2 Master of Wine student, WSET Diploma holder, educator, and wine show judge, Sammy is known for clear, no-nonsense reviews that strike a balance between precision and accessibility, and help readers discover the wines worth drinking.
