


The nose is savory, herbaceous, earthy and spicy all at once, with aromas of macerated blackberries, mulberries and figs. Ripe black plums and more figs tumble across the palate, alongside salted dark chocolate and licorice, all beneath a sprinkle of cinnamon and cloves. I hate to give a seasonally specific note, but this wine does feel like Christmas.


The nose is dense and rich with dark fruit and wild herbs, bringing the lush decadence of a hanging garden with damp soil and heady blossoms. The palate contrasts with a lifted, spirited feel, as the tart skin of the fruit and the flinty edge of top soil is buoyed by salinity and citrus. Polished tannins round out the finish.


The 2022 Maharis, 100% Syrah, wafts up with a smoky bouquet of plum sauce, grilled sage and camphor. This is pure elegance on the palate, with creamy textures offset by tart red and black fruits and a guiding core of zesty acidity. Violet and lavender florals resonate as the 2022 finishes with a bitter blackberry concentration, casting hints of dark chocolate over a bed of fine tannins. While already pleasing to the senses, the 2022 is balanced for medium-term cellaring.


Aromas of plums, light nutmeg and cinnamon follow through to a medium to full body with creamy tannins and a savory, flavorful finish.


