Description
Biodynamic viticulture and meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards by Julian Castagna proves its worth in a bottle of his Genesis Syrah. Following the recipe of a great Cote Rotie, the Genesis Sydrah is co-fermented with viognier to provide stunning aromatics of white blossom and peaches alongside the black cherries and plums. The wine is matured in new and seasoned French oak for 18 to 24 months that helps define a style with generous dark fruits, richness, buoyancy and mineral length.
Black pepper driven Northern Rhone style wine. Medium plus bodied and elegant on the palate with chalky tannins and lively acidity. Cherry over pepper flavours. Restrained, top quality, cool climate Syrah. 2017 Genesis, La Chiave and Un Segreto have all achieved an outstanding rating.
Sommelier’s Recommendation: Power and elegance with an attractive bouquet leaping from the glass. The top quality fruit and winemaking proves its worth in the glass with an abundance of red and black berries, cedar, smoke and rainforest floor emanating from the glass. A backbone of soft and supple tannins finish this wine and help match it with foods such as pork loin, mushrooms and duck.
2017 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml