#10 Wine of the Year: 2020 Muscedere Syrah 🔥 94pts

ON, VQA Lake Erie North Shore
100% Syrah | Dry (5.0g/L RS) |13.5% ABV
94pts Carl’s Wine Club | #10, Top Wines of 2024

Oh WOW…those were the very first words that came out of my mouth after my first sip! A very hedonistic type of wine, and a very classic style for this varietal, from one of the very best vintages that Ontario has seen in the last couple of decades. This first sip took me right back to the 2016 vintage of this wine, very similar and equally delicious. On the nose, some very expressive layers of floral aromas open up quickly at first, followed by crushed raspberry, blue plum, black licorice and a distinctive meaty component. The palate is suave and refined, delivering an expressive and concentrated style of Syrah, highlighted by a fine elegance, almost like a romance in a glass. Flavours of fresh crunchy red fruits arrive on the first layer, followed by blueberry and plum before hitting some notes of licorice and tobacco and ending with a distinct white pepper. This Syrah will age gracefully for at least a decade, and is a candidate for my Top 10 Wines of the Year for 2024! (Carl Boucher, November 2, 2024).

🔥 Only 94 cases produced.

Food pairing: sweet and sour pork, smoked brisket
Drink now until 2030
Winery price: $50.20 including tax & deposit