The 2021 B & V Syrah leads with fenugreek and arnica, cassis, blackcurrant and raspberry seed. Once the wine is moving in the glass, it really opens up beautifully. On the palate, the wine is succulent and polished, with plenty of grip and grit from the tannins and seamless flow of the fruit. I find the alcohol more prominent than expected, prompting a check on the back of the bottle: 14.9% alcohol. It’s a little warm through the finish, but some may love that. It is well constructed, complex and intriguing.
