Mayer, Syrah Size:12x750ml The Chaves believe it is

The Chaves believe it is a repeat of what Gerards father made in 1929

The oak is nicely integrated here

This is also quite restrained with its more deeply pitched dark berry fruit-suffused nose that displays notes of freshly turned earth

complemented by stimulating minerality and juicy acids

Mayer, Syrah Size:12x750ml The Chaves believe it isYou either like the 100% whole bunch style, or you don't. It's polarizing. Here, in this 2021 Syrah from Mayer, it contributes a green olive, star anise, arnica, amaro mountain herbs and black tea edge to the aromatics, while the palate takes on a decidedly green, leafy, complex and structural form. There are notes of black cherries, lavender, mulch, thyme, sage, sandalwood and brine. There are top quality producers internationally that are known and