Tim Atkin recommends MOW Syrah 2008

I almost choked on my porridge this morning when I opened the new food and drink section in The Times on Thursdays, The Table, and while reading Tim Atkin’s column realised he had included Man O’War Syrah 2008 in his ‘six of the best’ from New Zealand.

I can’t remember the last time I was as impressed by a Syrah from outside the Rhone Valley. This comes from Waiheke Island and shows savoury, pepper spice notes, oodles of blackberry fruit and smooth tannins.

You cant ask for more than that! For the full list of recommendations click here.