Domaine Barou, Saint-Joseph Rouge "Terra Nostra", Rhone Valley, France 2020
{biodynamic} 100% Syrah
CASSIS & BLACK PLUM, LEATHER & A WHISPER OF CHIMNEY SMOKE
Saint-Joseph is a mystifyingly sprawling appellation – a narrow 40-mile strip from north to south on the Rhône’s right bank. This is a highly distinctive Northern Rhône red, and it tastes like the label might suggest – autumnal, colorful, romantic, and mysterious. This is masterful Syrah at a hard-to-find price that’s every bit as generous as its Grenache-driven neighbors to the south and Pinot Noir colleagues to the north in Burgundy.
Serving suggestion: Duck bacon BLT. Roasted venison w/ rosemary & a red wine balsamic glaze. Riceberry risotto w/ smoked gouda & carrots. Chestnut, bacon, & cranberry stuffing.