Almost pitch black, opening with crushed violet and red rose, then black and blue berries, then sandalwood and black pepper. Lively and velvety, with powerful tannins and a savoury finish.
Tasting Notes
This almost pitch black Petite Syrah Reserve opens with aromas of crushed violet and red rose, then black and blue berries, then sandalwood and black pepper. Lively and velvety on the palate, its powerful tannins and notes of dried fig, followed by spicy hints of liquorice and black pepper, give it real length and a savoury finish.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Petite Syrah
- Origin: Jordan (clay, limestone and basalt soils)
- Style: Dry red, full bodied, Reserve, certified organic
- Production: Reserve tier, made from selected fruit
Food Pairing
Barbecue beef, roast pork, sautéed mushrooms, and cheeses such as Camembert and aged Gouda.
Serving
Serve at 16 to 18°C. Decant an hour before pouring.
About the Producer
Saint George is the wine of Omar Zumot, whose father Bulos founded the family drinks company in 1954. The name comes from the church of Saint George at Madaba, beside which Omar planted his first vineyard using vines brought from France. The estate now farms three sites: Madaba on clay and limestone, Souf in the mountains of Jerash at 1,150 metres, and the principal vineyard at Sama al-Sarhan on the Syrian border, where basalt thrown out by the extinct volcano of Jabal Druze layers the soil and changes every half metre. All are certified organic. Sheep graze between the rows, irrigation comes from carp ponds that enrich the water with nitrate, and yields are held below two tonnes per hectare, around a quarter of the world average.
