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16½/20
Montes Alpha Syrah 2000
Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileThe first syrah was made in 1999 and showed great promise. The Montes Alpha 2000 Syrah is even better thanks to very low yields and a sparse, stony, high altitude vineyard. It has been aged in French oak for one year and had only one soft filtering. Aurelio has added 10% cabernet sauvignon, also from Apalta, to the final blend. Intense dark cherry red color, it has a great aroma with floral, tobacco and leathery notes. Strong and full bodied on the palate, with soft and mature tannins. A very long, elegant and satisfying after taste. A superb Syrah.Tasted: 01 March 2003Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $31.45 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
