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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Montes Alpha Syrahtext
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15¾/20

Montes Alpha Syrah 2001

Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileRich black pepper, vanilla, spicy, smoky, garrigue nose with fine black plum and blackberry jam notes. The style is a bit dry and tight with a little less concentration on the mid-palate than we expected. Still the peppery, spicy, cedary, smoky leather flavours are impressive. There's some elevated acidity and dry tannins in the finish.Tasted: 29 August 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$31.45750mlSpecialty
AB$23.75750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahUPC: 715126000161