Thalvin, Tandem Syrah, Benslimane, Casablanca, Morocco, 2011

This full-bodied Syrah is a joint venture between respected Rhône winemaker Alain Graillot and the Ouled Thaleb winery of Casablanca, whose cellar was built in 1923. Pure upfront fruit, Crozes-like pepper, baked berries, liquorice and exotic North African spice.