Region: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France

Grape Variety: Shiraz/Syrah

Tasting Notes: Big, rich, dark-fruited and almost tarry, but this full-bodied wine is pleasantly velvety and marked by savoury notes of scorched wood and black olive tapenade that linger on the finish.

Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with grilled meats, barbeque, grilled vegetables and spicey dishes.