2008 Syrah Pangea Apalta Vineyards
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The 2008 Pangea also comes from Apalta on granite and red clay soils. It is pure Syrah and aged in French oak barrels. It has a lifted, pure bouquet with dark cherries, boysenberry and blueberry as well as fine underlying minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. It has a core of blackberry, crushed stone and a touch of sea salt. It has fine tension and though it is unresolved at the moment, it should mature well. Drink 2014-2020. Vina Ventisquero is a well-known Chilean winery that began in 2000. The winery is located in the Maipo Valley and head-winemaker, Felipe Tosso, oversees a wide portfolio that now includes vines from Apalta in Colchagua and Casablanca. Importer: Austral Wines LLC, Atlanta, GA; tel. (770) 395-1201
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Josh Raynolds
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100% Syrah. Floral nose but a tight palate. Muscular in a steroid-enhanced sort of way – I wish this was 13%! Deep and gutsy. (RH)
Opaque purple. Complex bouquet of dark berry preserves and flowers complicated by star anise, cola and cracked pepper. Lush, powerful black and blue fruit compote flavors show very good clarity and pick up a smoky character with air. This rich, energetic syrah finishes with impressive power and lingering spice and floral notes.