Syrah

The grapes were crushed and pressed before fermentation took place in controlled stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 13-16°C. After pressing, further skin contact was avoided to avoid extracting too much colour or tannin. A vivid pink colour, this wine exhibits an intense perfume of red fruits with hints of strawberry and cassis.

This wine is part of the superb parcel of wines `liberated` by MW Richard Kelly. Richard has sourced this Syrah from the De Morgenzon vineyards in Stellenbosch and closely resembles the wines of Crozes-Hermitage & Saint-Joseph. The wine shows red-black fruit & a slight floral note on the palate.

This South African red wine blend from Fairview is is vibrant and youthful on the nose, with perfumes of wild berries, red cherry and a touch of anise and cedar. On the palate it is medium bodied, with mixed red berry fruit, subtle spice and silky, juicy tannins. Great with BBQ food.

This South African blend is made from grapes, mainly Shiraz, grown in the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Elgin regions. This wine is created to show the fresh, fruity and spice driven flavours of these Rhône varietals. The colour is youthful and purple/red. The nose is one of crushed black pepper, dark mulberry and mixed berry coulis.

This deeply coloured barrel aged Languedoc blend is perfumed with dark cherries, black pepper and vanilla spice. Hints of wild herbs and minerals add to a rich palate of dense dark fruits and subtle oak. It is medium bodied yet well structured with a good backbone of fine tannins and restrained acidity providing an excellent, long finish.

Tom and the Peloton is named after Tom Simpson, one of Britain`s greatest cyclists who was the first British rider to wear the Yellow Jersey and compete in the Tour de France in 1962. Sadly, during the thirteenth stage of the Tour of 1967 Tom collapsed and died during an ascent of Mont Ventoux at the age of 29.

Great value, this Auvergne Syrah is a recent arrival within the region, the high altitude combined with the volcanic soil gives a full bodied and spicy profile to the wine. It`s raised in older oak and has all the smoky, garrique-like qualities one expects from Côte-Rôtie which lies two sets of hills away to the east on exactly the same latitude.

Rhone meets Chile in style, great black fruit with fresh acidity. Bright purple in colour. On the nose lifted floral notes of lavender and violet predominate together with just a hint of white pepper. In the mouth red cherry, cedar and a touch of cloves combine with fresh acidity and crisp tannins leading to a long, vibrant finish.

Intense red-purple in the glass. Initial smoky cloves and savoury notes give way to a plum and black cherry nose with hints of sweet oak spice. Medium bodied with well-integrated oak and fruit, this wine has a smooth tannin structure and lingering spice flavours.

A rich and enticing blend of Syrah and Mourvedre from the Cotes de Provence. The wine has a powerful, complex nose with intense aromas of dark berries and cherry with generous palate of red and black fruits and a long spicy finish.

This Provençal herb scented spicy Southern Rhône comes from one of the rising stars of the village of Vacqueyras. It is a blended from 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, vinified for maximum extraction and retention of black cherry and pepper character.The wine is rich, robust and warm with fruitiness and smoky bouquet.

The vineyards of this producer are predominantly located in the Northern Rhone and are cultivated along organic principles. This wine is made from Syrah vines, grown on soils of alluvial deposits in the districts of Mercurol and Beaumont-Monteux. Intense cherry red colour with aromas of small red fruits and blackcurrants.

A delightful Rosé from Achinos made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Agiorgitiko. The wine is pale pink in the glass, with aromas of nectarine, strawberries and wet stone. The palate is dry with crisp acidity, stone fruit dominates, but is rounded out with ripe berry fruit leading to a long mineral finish.

The Chocolate Block is finally here. You asked for it so we got it! This new vintage has a beautiful deep red colour with aromas of dark black fruits with a hint of raspberry and chocolate. All this follows through on the palate. It`s dry, fruity with present but ripe tanins. Is it worth all the fuss? Hell yes!

Troublemaker is a Californian blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and Zinfandel. It has an opaque purple-black color and is bursting with jammy black fruits like boysenberry and blackberry, along with a spicy raspberry note.

The Gimblett Gravels region in Hawkes Bay is known for its unique soil, ideal for the production of premium wines. The Trinity Hills Gimblett Gravels Syrah shows notes of dark berry fruit and crushed black pepper on the nose, with a lifted herbal aromas.

One of the very best Chilean Syrahs. Deep purple in colour. On the nose lifted notes of blackcurrant, violet and lavender dominate with just a hint of tar. In the mouth flavours of dark chocolate, truffle and liquorice combine with a vibrant acidity and svelte tannins leading to a long, juicy finish. Nicely presented in it`s own gift tin.

Christo is a rich and fruit-driven blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah, Grenache and Viognier made by Marietta cellars in Geyserville, Calafornia. This wine is a powerhouse: dense,

The Domaine de Breseyme Cotes du Rhone is from Brezeme, one of the smallest vineyard regions in the Southern Rhone. Made from 100% Syrah, this wine displays ripe blue fruit, leathery notes and black pepper spice.

An approachable blend of three vineyards, Camp 4, Alisos and Larner. Easy drinking and food friendly, this is a great expression of Santa Barbara County Syrah.

An exciting new vineyard between the tiny hamlet of Malagas and Cape Infanta, at the mouth of the Breede River – called Sijnn by the original Khoisan inhabitants. Perched on a plateau of slate and rolled stones, about 15km from the southern oceans of Africa. At this stage there are no other vineyards within a 40 km radius.

A rich and enticing blend of Syrah and Mourvedre from Sacha Lichines team at Chateau D`Esclans. With deep black fruit on the nose, crushed berries and garden herbs, it`s full and rich on the palate with sumptuous tannins balanced by a refreshing level of acidity and ripe fruit flavours.

A beautiful single vineyard Syrah from Stellenbosch made by star winemaker Reenen Boorman. Very northern Rhone in style with fragrant blue fruit and black pepper spice. Beautifully balanced on the palate with ripe, concentrated fruit, soft tannins and a long savoury finish.

The 2011 Paradisium is richer and slightly darker than the 2010. The nose displays very expressive notes of anise, bay leaf and Turkish Delight notes. There is some spice and backbone to the wine courtesy of the Mourvedre which, combines beautifully with the succulence and silkiness of the Syrah. Limited supply!