Impenetrably inky in the glass, with a super-sexy sheen, I just wanted to devour it regardless of how it stacks up in the aroma and taste stakes. Often, to give syrah an aromatic boost, a splash of viognier is added to syrah (a la Côte Rôtie). However this peppery upstart has had 7.5% gruner veltliner skins injected instead to give an elegant, fleshy layer to the violet and berry-driven palate. Crazy yes. Tasty yes.
Sip with: Sticky, slow-cooked lamb shanks.
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