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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Montes Alpha Syrahtext
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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$32.08750mlSpecialty
AB$23.75750mlFine Wine Boutiques
MB$29.49750ml 
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 603548UPC: 715126000161