Swinney, Farvie Syrah, 2020

An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun. With an exuberant, fruit-forward nose, this smells of plump, juicy, utterly yummy blackberries at perfect ripeness. Take a sip, and it is succulent and scrumptious, with almost-hidden tannins that just peek through on the finish. This is so delicious that it doesn’t need time, but it should evolve beautifully if given the chance. Drink 2023-2034+.