Nyarai is a joint venture between Calamus winemaker Steve Byfield and industry pro Sharon Marks. Translated from South African, Nyarai means humble — a perfect metaphor for this wine. It is not over the top or overdone with showy oak, rather it is an elegant creature with a flattering nose of raspberry jam, cassis, vanilla, [READ MORE]
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