Broad, succulent, concentrated.
Great packaging. A well-designed burnt label is perfectly suited to this Matchbook Syrah, which adds 8% Cabernet Sauvignon to broaden its flavour profile. It is flush with blackberry, black raspberry, vanilla, smoked plum and sarsaparilla alongside rich mocha, sunbaked earth and savoury layers. The palate is supple with generous sweet briary fruit, chocolaty/mocha and peppery spices. Expect very good concentration and length.
Pair: Roasted meats, hard cheeses, spicy sausage and almost anything you can grill.
July 2014