Much of the world’s syrah is rich, velvety and mouthcoating. But in the Northern Rhône Valley, syrah draws its strength from subtlety. Here delicate aromas of violets, perfume, smoke and stones combine with fresh mouthfeel and vibrant texture. Northern Rhône Syrah is a marriage of dark-fruited complexion with elegance and pep.
Our best value here are Denis Basset’s organic Crozes-Hermitage cuvées. They sport the texture of a fresh Beaujolais but with the dark fruits of Syrah. Basset’s “Etincelle” cuvée is the sort of wine you’d find in a wine bar – simple, refreshing, punchy and delicious.
This is wine you can snack on: settle into an armchair after a long day of work, or sip a glass while you cook dinner.
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St-Clair Crozes-Hermitage “Etincelle” 2020
bottle price: $25
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