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Red wineChâteau Marsyas Red
Read moreThe Château Marsyas Red 2016 is an exceptional red wine from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, produced by the renowned Saadé family. This wine combines the rich terroir of the region with craftsmanship and a modern vision, resulting in a powerful and elegant wine that reflects the essence of Lebanese wines.
The blend consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This combination delivers a harmonious balance of structure, fruit and complexity, with each grape variety contributing its unique character. The grapes are carefully harvested and vinified by hand to ensure the highest quality.
In the glass, the 2016 Château Marsyas Red shows a deep ruby red colour. The bouquet opens with intense aromas of blackcurrants, ripe plums, spices and a subtle hint of graphite and cedar. On the palette, the wine offers a silky texture with ripe, well-integrated tannins and lively acidity. Flavours of blackberries, chocolate and a hint of spice lead to a long, elegant finish with mineral accents.
The wine has aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, a significant proportion of which is new. This ageing adds complexity and refinement without overpowering the fruit expression.
Château Marsyas Red 2016 is an ideal companion to rich dishes such as roasted leg of lamb, game stews or an entrecote with a red wine sauce. With a storage potential of 10 to 15 years, this wine offers a wonderful introduction to the unique style and quality of Lebanese wines.
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Red wineB-Qa de Marsyas Red
Read moreB-Qa de Marsyas Red 2019 is an accessible and expressive red wine from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, produced by the Saadé family. As the second wine from Château Marsyas, B-Qa de Marsyas combines craftsmanship with a contemporary and fruit-driven style, perfect for drinking young.
This blend consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot, a composition that provides a harmonious balance between power, fruitiness and elegance. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure the best quality.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep ruby red colour with purple highlights. The bouquet is inviting and aromatic, with notes of ripe red berries, black cherries, spices and a hint of violets. On the palette, the B-Qa de Marsyas Red 2018 offers a soft texture, ripe tannins and lively acidity. Flavours of cassis, plums and subtle spicy nuances lead to a balanced, fresh finish with mineral accents.
The wine has undergone a short ageing in French oak barrels, which contributes to its structure and subtle complexity, while retaining its fruity character.
The B-Qa de Marsyas Red 2019 is a versatile wine that goes perfectly with grilled meat, lamb dish with herbs, or a rich pasta with tomato sauce. This wine offers a wonderful introduction to the style and quality of Château Marsyas and shows why Lebanon is a rising star in the world of wine.
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Red wineDalkeith Jakkalsfontein Syrah
Read moreThe Dalkeith Jakkalsfontein Syrah 2023 is a powerful and elegant expression of the Swartland region, carefully created at the renowned Jakkalsfontein vineyard. This unique site, owned by Adi Badenhorst, combines old bush vines with granite-rich soils, resulting in grapes of exceptional intensity and finesse. The Swartland's warm climate, combined with cool nights, contributes to slow ripening, giving the Syrah a perfect balance between ripeness and freshness.
The 2023-vintage shows a deep ruby colour in the glass and reveals a complex aroma of black cherry, blackberry, white pepper and violets, complemented by subtle notes of smoked meat and spices. On the palette, the wine offers a silky texture, powerful structure and lively acidity, which together lead to a long, layered finish.
The Dalkeith Jakkalsfontein Syrah is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in a combination of large, neutral oak barrels and concrete tanks. This approach preserves the purity of the fruit and highlights the character of the terroir, while adding a subtle spicy complexity.
This Syrah is a perfect companion to game preparations. With its balance of power and elegance, the Dalkeith Jakkalsfontein Syrah 2023 offers an authentic Swartland experience and a tribute to Dalkeith's dedication to creating wines that celebrate their origins.
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Red wineHickinbotham The Peake Cabernet/Shiraz
Read moreThe Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet/Shiraz 2018 is an exceptional wine from McLaren Vale, Australia. Hickinbotham The Peake is named after Mr Edward John Peake, who established the first vineyard and orchard in Clarendon around 1850. Combining Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz is a famous part of Australian winemaking history, and while the individual components of this wine are impressive, the whole of The Peake is downright magnificent. This wine reflects the power and elegance of this iconic region. from McLaren Vale, Australia, named after an iconic part of the Clarendon countryside known for its lofty location and breathtaking views. This wine reflects the strength and elegance of this iconic region. from McLaren Vale, Australia, reflecting the strength and elegance of this iconic region. Produced at the historic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz brings together two classic grape varieties in a harmonious and impressive expression.
The grapes for The Peake are hand-harvested from old vines that benefit from the chalky soils and temperate climate of McLaren Vale. This unique terroir contributes to the concentration, complexity and balance that characterise this wine.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep, opaque ruby colour. The bouquet is lush and layered, with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, dark chocolate and a hint of spices such as clove and pepper. On the palette, the wine offers a full and rich texture, with firm, ripe tannins and lively acids providing excellent structure. Flavours of cassis, blackberries, tobacco and subtle notes of vanilla and cedar lead to a long, refined finish.
The 2018 Hickinbotham The Peake was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new. This maturation adds layering and finesse, without overpowering the pure fruit expression.
This wine has a storage potential of 15 to 20 years and is excellent alongside dishes such as roasted rack of lamb, venison steak with a dark berry sauce or a rich stew. The Peake Cabernet/Shiraz 2018 is the ultimate celebration of Australian craftsmanship and the unique character of McLaren Vale.
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Red wineEx Post Facto Syrah
Read moreThe 2018 Ex Post Facto Syrah is a refined and powerful wine that embodies the essence of Californian Syrah. Produced by renowned winemaker Greg Brewer, this wine offers an impressive combination of depth, elegance and complexity.
The grapes are harvested by hand from carefully selected vineyards in Santa Barbara County, where the cool climate and unique soils create an ideal environment for Syrah. The 2018 vintage is characterised by balanced growing conditions, resulting in grapes with perfect ripeness and intense flavours.
In the glass, the wine shows a deep purple colour with garnet red reflections. The bouquet is intense and expressive, with aromas of blackcurrants, blue plums, roasted spices and subtle hints of violets and smoked meat. On the palette, the 2018 Ex Post Facto Syrah offers lush texture, firm but refined tannins and harmonious acidity. Flavours of dark chocolate, black pepper, blackberry and a hint of olive lead to a long, complex finish with mineral accents.
The wine has matured for 16 months in neutral French oak barrels, which brings out the full fruit expression and terroir without adding heavy wood tones.
The 2018 Ex Post Facto Syrah is an ideal companion to game dishes such as venison steak, wild duck or slow-cooked leg of lamb. With a storage potential of 10 to 15 years, this wine offers an impressive experience for lovers of Syrah and shows Greg Brewer's craftsmanship at its best.
