The first hit is smoke, olive and blackberry. Black pepper and violet bring the extra detail; the fine tannin gives it grip without taking over.
At the table: Bring out steak, lamb or mushrooms; nobody needs a tiny plate tonight. The meat softens the tannin and pulls olive forward, so both the food and the wine come out better.
Origin: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
Grape: Syrah
Vegan: Yes
The first hit is smoke, olive and blackberry. Black pepper and violet bring the extra detail; the fine tannin gives it grip without taking over.
At the table: Bring out steak, lamb or mushrooms; nobody needs a tiny plate tonight. The meat softens the tannin and pulls olive forward, so both the food and the wine come out better.
Origin: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
Grape: Syrah
Vegan: Yes
