Syrah des Collines

A little more open than my last bottle a year ago. Love the pure granitic stanky minerality on the nose. Some dark, tight, bright berry fruit and a spritz of pink grapefruit rind. So soft and gulpable in the mouth. Flavors veering more to the savory, stony side than fruity.

Really good value in a lighter but spot-on Northern Rhône Syrah. Loads of higher-toned crushed stone leads on the nose, following by very pure mixed berry fruit and a little holiday spice. Soft and fresh in the mouth, on the leaner side, but with nice minerality and length. A nice honest weeknight dinner wine.