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Rust Wine Co Lazy River Vineyard Syrah 2018
Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe folks at Rust are celebrating single vineyards with a trio of syrah releases finished under colourful wax capsules from three different soil types. The South Rock Vineyard on the Naramata Bench comes in orange wax, the Ferreira Vineyard Syrah from the Oliver area is marked with yellow. In contrast, the blue wax marks the Lazy River Vineyard Syrah, grown over sandy clay loamy soils flecked with limestone and granitic rock in the Similkameen Valley. A quieter, more sophisticated, floral nose greets the taster here, with no meaty or vanilla notes to cloud the issue. It is aged for 16 months in American and French oak (27 percent new). The flavours are black and blue, the tannins are rich yet relatively benign, with a savoury, licorice and leather back end. A slightly fresher version reflects its origin in stony, windy Cawston, where cool overnight temperatures stand up to the warm growing days of July and August. Classy.Tasted: 04 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $44.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 150444UPC: 812289262563
