Syrah and Viognier grapes grow side by side in our Manara vineyard in the upper Galilee, and are harvested together. The 3% Viognier grapes is then integrated into the Syrah during fermentation. Such blending of a small amount of white grapes into this red wine derives from an old method used in the Rh?´ne Valley to refine the wine, enrich its flavors and add complexity to the aromas. This blend was aged in new French oak barrels for nine months and then coarsely filtered before bottling to conserve its natural essence, raw expression, and Mediterranean elegance.