Cattleya 'The Initiation' Syrah '23 country_south Africa and damp rose petals with

and damp rose petals with subtle earthy undertones

it finishes clean with a whisper of sweetness

this sparkling gem dazzles with flavors of ripe apple

light-bodied palate

fish carpaccio and spicy white meat

Cattleya 'The Initiation' Syrah '23 country_south Africa and damp rose petals withFrom Sonoma's coolest Syrah site, this inky wine offers brooding aromas of blueberry, smoked meat, and black pepper. The palate is dense yet fresh flavors of blackberry liqueur, olive tapenade, and bitter chocolate unfold across velvety tannins (94 points). Aged 18 months in French oak (35% new), it finishes with peppery persistence. At 14. 5% alcohol, it carries its power gracefully decant 2 hours for venison or eggplant caviar.