Ian Marchant is the winemaker responsible for shepherding this sensational syrah into the bottle from its home in Marlborough’s southern valleys. With its deeply sexy, magenta-purple hue, aromas of vanilla, violets, damson plum and dusty leather followed by a succulent, meaty, yet fresh and vibrantly fruity mouthfeel. Named after OSE’s owner Geoff Jensen’s ‘Sea Vixen’ plane, this syrah has lovely length, poise and personality. Pour it for your friends when you’re serving beef short rib braised in red wine and herbs – then watch the wonder on their faces. www.omaka.co.nz
