{"product_id":"2023-divergence-signature-series-black-bank-hill-vineyard-syrah-🔥-92-pts","title":"2023 Divergence Signature Series “Black Bank Hill Vineyard” Syrah 🔥 92+pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor fans of “Old World” Syrah, this is the one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e91% Syrah, co-fermented with 9% Viognier from the same vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore appellation, at Black Bank Hill, one of Niagara’s most exciting up-and-coming producers. This is pure, clean, and authentic, with wonderful elegance and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAged for 18 months in a combination of Hungarian and French oak barrels, this Syrah is floral at first, but the fruit really starts to shine from the mid-palate onward. Aromas of violet, dried sage, tobacco, blackberry, black plum, clove, and cedar. The palate is energetic and precise, with very defined edges. Flavours of blackcurrant, plum, blueberry pie, cracked black pepper, and more oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe tannins are graceful but tenacious, and I really like the charcoal-like sensation on the finish. Complex and elegant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery well made.... and can age for a decade or so!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e(CWC, 02\/07\/26). 74  cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e92+points Carl’s Wine Club | 93pts Rick VanSickle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eON Niagara Peninsula Lincoln Lakeshore VQA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003e91% Syrah, 9% Viognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003eDry Wine | 12.0% ABV | Drink from 2025 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmoked beef chili, grilled NY striploin with peppercorn sauce\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divergence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746991534373,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/DivSyrah23.jpg?v=1783461478","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2023-divergence-signature-series-black-bank-hill-vineyard-syrah-%f0%9f%94%a5-92-pts","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}