"While Cote Rotie complements a tad of viognier with shiraz/syrah, Hermitage utilises marsanne, roussanne and/or both as its colour fixer. Here we have a domestic version and very good it is too. A gentle whiff of reduction soon blows off to reveal iodine and floral scents introducing blue fruits, smoked meats and a saline smokiness, all held in form by well applied oak corsets. Better, though, are the finely ground tannins, coffee bean and choc-clad, pulling it all long and refined." - New Goodwin, Wine Companion
"Generations ago winemakers discovered that including a small portion of white grapes in a red ferment deepened the colour and added complexity to the nose.The shiraz and roussanne grapes in this wine were grown side by side, harvested and fermented together, then aged in a mixture of old and new French barriques before bottling.
With all my wines I tread as lightly as I can in the vineyard and winery, letting the flavours of Tabilk 'terrior' shine through in the fruit. The splash of roussanne adds a little perfume to the nose and silkiness to the palate, making it the perfect partner to a range of pork, veal, lamb and beef dishes, cooked with love and shared with friends. It is also vegan friendly." - Box Grove
