Kershaw, SH9c Lake District Cartref Deconstructed Syrah Size:6x750ml black cherries and redder-toned plums

black cherries and redder-toned plums and berries abound

with the core of cherry prevailing on the palate

pencil lead and spice cake

and savoury minerality on the finish

The first vintage for the tiny production

Kershaw, SH9c Lake District Cartref Deconstructed Syrah Size:6x750ml black cherries and redder-toned plumsDisplaying a medium ruby core, the 2017 Deconstructed Syrah Lake District Cartref SH9c is red fruited with hints of potpourri and white spice. Medium bodied, the Syrah opens to flavors of ripe, juicy and dark red berries with notions of wilted red flowers and a touch of reduction, showing a balanced structure with growing tannins. The Syrah concludes with a firm, tannic edge that will remain food friendly for the next 10 years. I suspect this bottling