Buoncristiani Syrah Aristico

Buoncristiani Syrah Aristico 2016 is a full-bodied Syrah from Napa Valley, California, made by the Buoncristiani family. It pours a deep garnet-purple and leads with black cherry, blackberry and blueberry, touched by olive, herbs, cured meat and violets. The palate is rich and perfumed, with firm but rounded tannins and a very long finish. Decant it and serve with grilled lamb. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

The Buoncristiani brothers founded their family winery in Napa Valley in 1999 and do everything themselves, from vineyard and cellar to the label art, with Jay Buoncristiani as winemaker.

How it tastes

Deep garnet-purple. Black cherry, blackberry and blueberry jam lead the nose, with olive, herbs, peppery cured meat and violets. The palate is full and rich, with firm, rounded tannins, layers of scented fruit and a very long finish.

How to serve it

Serve at 16 to 18°C with grilled lamb, salami or aged hard cheese. Decant before pouring.