Cool in the mouth, with a whiff of smoke and game, this soulful little country Syrah will do a jig with your pâtés and terrines.

Made from six vineyards that, when blended, showcase the whole of the Côte Rôtie appellation.

The roots of these vines run deep, and deep is what you get in the glass, too—a rich mix of black olive, fennel, and raspberry.

Yearning for northern Rhône magic? Here you go. Pull a cork or more and see what I mean.

This juicy, blueberry-and-leather-infused Syrah with a long finish is ready to drink tonight.

The nearly 120 years that Bastien Jolivet’s small plot of Syrah vines have spent drawing sustenance deep from the granite soils of Saint-Joseph have left a steely stamp on Jolivet’s Cuvée 1907.

Golden, luscious aroma and flavor, a delicious nectar infused with honeysuckle that invites you in at first sniff for a leisurely dip.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

This thoroughbred wine is sculpted for the cellar but still provides a lot of immediate gratification.

If you want to experience classic flavors of northern Rhône Syrah, here is a textbook example.