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Thursday, June 1, 2023 - Syrah Battle: Northern Rhone vs South Africa (Cabotte): Popped and poured, but immediately impressive. Rather heady, plummy nose (the 14% ABV showing somewhat), with the scent of dark, meaty Bovril and some stylish oak; it was obvious that this was the New World member of the flight, and it reminded many of us of an Australian style of wine. Pretty glorious on the youthful, fruit-forward palate, with some tapenade that modulated wonderfully into a superb, very persistent blackcurranty finish. Going back to this wine after drinking the next few did emphasise the wine's thickness and ripeness (and, presumably, the 20% Mourvedre), but it was undeniably delicious, excellent with the food, and a deserved #2 in the group vote.

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