Syrah

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.

This Crozes Hermitage from the Chapoutier stable offers amazing value. It has a deep red colour with youthful purple flecks. Aromas of red fruits, raspberries and blackcurrants, jump out of the glass. There is a savoury note in the background with a hint of tar and anise. Rich and elegant with a long finish.

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.

Very dark ruby in colour. The nose opens with aromas of red fruits, kirsch and cacao. Rounded in the mouth, this wine is full of elegance, with a softness that belies the excellent structure and balance.

A delicious wine from Mt. Difficulty! It’s dominated by cassis, blackcurrant and sweet rose petal notes that sit alongside cassia bark and spice elements in the background. These same sweetly scented blackcurrant characters introduce the wine, followed closely with a touch of pepper bringing warmth.