Alain Graillot Syrocco (750ml)
Price: $22.99
"Alain Graillot Syrocco is produced from esteemed Winemaker Alain Graillot from Northern Rhone. He stumbled upon these vineyards and the Thalvin winery while bicycling in the Zenata region of Morocco between Casablanca and Rabat. It is a beautiful area with cool winds blowing off the Atlantic and no polluting industries. The Thalvin winery has been around since the 1920's and after some discussion a deal was reached and Thalvin provided Graillot with parcels of Syrah vines to produce Syrocco. Alain crafts this as a fruit-forward Moroccan red, yet it is made in an Old- World style with moderate extraction, excellent balance, and complex aromatics: plenty of ripe purple black fruits and dried red cherry followed by hints of sandalwood, herbs, and spice. The finish is dry, long, and similar to classic Syrah. The price is incredible for the quality."
--Winery Notes
