2015 Bargylus Grand Vin de Syrie, Syria
This 60% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot comes from Latakia in Syria with the vineyards planted at 900 metres altitude. The wine spends 12 months in French new oak (20% new) which gives the wine an additional spice and tannin grip. The wine has a ripeness and suppleness as well as some development with dried spice notes. Expect bramble fruits and liquorice notes combined with hints of black pepper and dried cranberries.