Cathartic Wines Syracha Syrah IGP 2018/2019 Roussillon

Famous for its anchovies and its pretty port more than its wine, Collioure is a subregion of the Roussillon marked out by its powerful, muscular wines, heady with fruit and alcohol. This syrah is no exception, but the schist soils and cooling breezes from the nearby Mediterranean help to keep it in balance, with bright blueberry fruit and peppery freshness. A great success from Richard Bray, who has worked in these parts for quite a few years now - and it shows.