{"product_id":"syrah-vr-lisboa-2016","title":"Syrah VR Lisboa 2016","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSyrah is grown on the clay-limestone soils of Quinta da Boa Esperança in Zibreira, where warm, sunny exposures are tempered by Atlantic influence. These conditions allow the variety to develop dark fruit and spice while preserving the freshness that distinguishes the estate’s Lisboa reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 fruit was hand-harvested and vinified in stainless steel. Around 10% of the wine matured in new French oak for 18 months, followed by a further 12 months in bottle before release, giving structure and smoky complexity without overwhelming the varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark garnet with a brick-red edge, showing clear maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry and damson are layered with black olive, dried violet, pepper and a savoury hint of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured but now mellow, with dark fruit, balsamic herbs and spice carried by resolved tannins. A fresh mineral line prevents heaviness, while cocoa and gentle smoke linger on the finish. Mature bottles can vary; stand upright before service and decant only after tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with venison pie, slow-cooked ox cheek, lamb hotpot or sausages with puy lentils. Its savoury development also makes it a fine partner for hard sheep’s cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Boa Esperança lies at Zibreira, north of Lisbon, on a property with a long history of wine production. Artur and Eva Gama revived the estate in 2014, drawing on its varied slopes, clay-limestone soils and proximity to both the Atlantic and Montejunto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Syrah is international in origin, it has found a persuasive home in Lisboa’s maritime-influenced vineyards. This 2016 shows the estate’s preference for freshness and measured oak, now complemented by the savoury detail of bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Boa Esperança","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9209788956732,"sku":"ESPSYRAH16","price":22.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/quinta-da-boa-esperanca-syrah-vr-lisboa-2016-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377597","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/syrah-vr-lisboa-2016","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}