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16¼/20
Montes Alpha Syrah 2002
Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileBig smoky, peppery, spicy, roasted bell pepper, blackberry, coffee vanilla aromas. Rich, round, full bodied with somewhat aggressive tannins. Lots of smoky, coffee, peppery, black cherry, tea, roasted pepper and mint flavours. Young, well balanced and like most Montes Alpha wines needs 3 to5 years to further open up in bottle. Impressive value.Tasted: 07 May 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $32.08 | 750ml | Specialty |
AB | $23.75 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
MB | $29.49 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 603548UPC: 715126000161