03-Nov-2017
Syrah wines are growing in popularity as more consumers discover the rich and distinctive dark raspberry and peppery flavours of the wines that are presented with greater depth than Pinot Noir, but not the firm tannins that the Bordeaux varieties can possess. The elegant New Zealand wines are a great complement to the fuller, riper and sweeter styles of Australian Shiraz. The more adventurous drinkers are branching out and exploring the wines of France. However many of the Rhone examples can be very expensive. Distributors Procure Liquor have brought in the Parnasse Syrah from southern France to enable keen wine palates to try French Syrah at a keen price. Here, I review the 2016 release, the sixth vintage to date. www.procureliquor.co.nz
