{"product_id":"house-of-smith-mck-syrah-2022","title":"House of Smith MCK Syrah 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMCK Syrah by House of Smith is an organic and sustainable red wine that showcases the Syrah grape variety in its purest form. The aromatic profile offers immediate notes of wild strawberries, red flowers and cherry, enriched by hints of sage, balsamic herbs and tobacco. On the palate, it displays a bold structure, supported by \u003cstrong\u003every expressive tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is recommended to \u003cstrong\u003edecant for one hour\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving to fully appreciate every nuance; it is ideal paired with \u003cstrong\u003emeat dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, pork-based preparations and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eYakima Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned wine-growing area in the State of Washington. The grapes come from a plot located at a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e within the Dick Boushey vineyard, characterised by a slope facing south-west. Here, the vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003esandy soils of volcanic origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a soil composition that gives the fruit a superior aromatic definition and a solid structural texture, with yields per hectare deliberately kept low.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter manual harvesting, the whole bunches ferment in concrete vats thanks to the action of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maceration on the skins lasts for forty-five days, followed by gentle pressing using a basket press. Ageing takes place for twenty months on the fine lees in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial period that imparts an \u003cstrong\u003eenveloping woodiness\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine, capable of balancing the natural energy and vibrant tension of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999 by Charles Smith, House of Smith presents the \u003cstrong\u003eMCK Syrah 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, an organic red from Yakima Valley awarded \u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e. A long, mild autumn gave this vintage extraordinary fullness and a complex aromatic structure. Sustainable winemaking uses indigenous yeasts, whole cluster fermentation in concrete vats, and a 45-day maceration. The slow ageing of \u003cstrong\u003e20 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes enveloping and expressive tannins, perfect for elegantly accompanying flavourful meat dishes and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House of Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46169112510635,"sku":"60317","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/house-of-smith-mck-syrah-2022_60317_1_bb0461ca-7ff2-452d-bcdc-e6776b91ef35.webp?v=1773811156","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/house-of-smith-mck-syrah-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}