According to owner Jeff Aubry, Syrah is prone to excessive vigour, and if quality is the end game, vineyards need to be manicured constantly. In the case of this offering, CR has practised what they preach. Mid-weight, a combination of spice, pepper, hickory, cassis, raspberry and vanilla are unleashed on the senses. There is a lengthy aftertaste and enough tannin to allow it to age; my personal preference would be to drink over the next couple of years to take advantage of the exuberance. Pair with steak au poivre.
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