Dry River Amaranth' Lovat Syrah 2013 almaviva The juice is then racked

The juice is then racked off its heavy lees to 500-litre French barrels for wild yeast fermentation

The finish has that wonderful dry quality that is a hallmark of outstanding chardonnay

all which keeps the juices well and truly flowing

Dark red with violets tints

This wine is produced from vineyards in the village of Bué (principally the “Clos du Chene Marchand”) that are planted uniquely to clay-limestone soils

Dry River Amaranth' Lovat Syrah 2013 almaviva The juice is then rackedBlood red with a vibrant purple hue that suggest brooding intensity and tightly bound flavours. Aromatically this Syrah is cool climate with its perfume of violets, black pepper and cinnamon spice. Adding to these flavours is a strong mineral streak, best described as summer rain on a gravel road, which we see as a mark of interest and complexity. Plusher notes of milk chocolate give the wine a degree of openness and comfort. The palate is mid weight