93POINTS
17¼/20
Montes Folly Syrah 2004
Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileChocolate, vanilla, white pepper, meaty, black cherry jam, tobacco, barnyard, kirsch aromas. Rich, round, warm, supple palate with light smooth tannins. Black cherry kirsch, plum jam, peppery, spicy, orange peel, tobacco, vanilla, smoky chocolate flavours. Young and very warm on the finish but has fine fruit intensity and tannin ripeness. Needs 3-5 years. Serve in the colder months slightly chilled.Tasted: 16 July 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $65.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah