Syrah, 2019

Ripe Black Raspberry, freshly-grated nutmeg and dark chocolate flood the nose creating a familiar memory of Black Forest Cake. Mouth-watering acidity vaults savoury garden herbs forward on the palate, while a firm tannin structure props up the mid and back palate with notes of cinnamon bark, fresh red current sweet cedar wood.

Nine months in barrel (mostly older French and Hungarian oak) before bottling. 2019 was a cooler year in Niagara, so we are definitely at the Syrah end of the spectrum here. You’ll get red raspberry fruit on the nose, with all kinds of savoury notes: salami charcuterie, black pepper, teriyaki umami and an earthy undertone. On the palate, the raspberries turn black. That savoury character carries through over a mid-bodied frame with pleasing acidity on a long finish.

Food Pairings: Duck cassoulet with roasted winter root vegetables.