Grateful Palate “Precious” Syrah · Jumilla, Spain · 2021

The Moment

The room gets quieter in the best way.

Dinner’s on the table, the candles are doing more work than the overhead lights, and someone pours a red that smells like violets, blueberries, and warm vanilla before the glass even settles.

That’s the mood of the 2021 Grateful Palate “Precious” Syrah — rich without being loud, silky without losing structure, and just dramatic enough to feel like the night has officially started.

What It Feels Like

This is Syrah with a little theater to it.

From Jumilla, Spain, this 100% Syrah balances delicacy and power — exactly how the winery describes it. There’s ripe blue and black fruit, floral lift, a touch of toasty oak, and a “beacon of acid” that keeps the wine focused instead of heavy. Grateful Palate’s own notes specifically call out violets, vanilla, fresh cream, blueberries, toasty wood, super-soft elegant silky tannins, and a very long finish.

It’s the kind of red that feels plush and polished, but still knows how to hold the room.

In the Glass

Aromatics
Violets, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, and warm toast.

Palate
Dark and blue fruit layered with soft spice, a hint of creaminess, and subtle oak.

Texture
Medium-plus to full-bodied with silky tannins and a smooth, elegant core.

Finish
Long, polished, and persistent with lingering fruit, floral notes, and spice.

Why We Love This Bottle

A More Elegant Side of Syrah
This isn’t brute-force Syrah. It’s plush, floral, and beautifully composed.

Jumilla With Lift
Warm-climate fruit meets freshness and focus, giving the wine richness without drag.

Built for Right-Now or Later
The winery notes it has aging potential, but it’s already expressive and approachable today.

This is the bottle for when you want a red that feels a little dressed up, but still very drinkable.

Pair It With

• Steak with pepper or herb butter
• Lamb chops
• Mushroom risotto
• Charred eggplant
• Aged Manchego or firm sheep’s milk cheese

The wine’s dark fruit, floral lift, and silky structure make it especially good with richer dishes that don’t overpower nuance.

Technical Notes

Producer: The Grateful Palate
Region: Jumilla, Spain
Vintage: 2021
Grape: 100% Syrah
ABV: 14.5%
Winemaker: Oriol Illa

Body: Medium-Plus / Full
Acidity: Balanced with bright lift

Flavor Profile
Blueberry · Blackberry · Violet · Vanilla · Toasted Spice

Serving Temperature
58–64°F

Drink Window
Now–2030