Let’s drink a toast to experimentation with blending with this fine mix of Syrah and Merlot. The cassis driven nose leads to a bright berry filled palate with chalky tannins that temper the sweetness and extend the finish. A slight chill on this will bring out its best attributes. A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
St. Desir, Pays d’Oc IGP (Languedoc, France) Syrah-Merlot 2020
By Rich Cook