Quinta de Viluco QV Syrah 2005
A Chilean syrah from the Maipo Valley. This was absolutely intense in colour with blackish purple filling the glass with a formidable approach. The nose was all big dark fruit and confection, with definite alcohol. The palate was softer than expected, however, and very concentrated. I noticed simple but intense plum, chocolate, blackberry and licorice. Good balance, and a good value for a ‘big’ new world style syrah. Many would undoubtedly like this, but I prefer a little less sugar and a little more roughness when it comes to massive syrahs. Either that or go for the elegance and layering of a Northern Rhone style. Still, if I could get this in Canada at this price point, it would be tempting to drink this pretty often.
domestic foul
March 17, 2009
Mmmm, boisterous syrah… This sounds great! You know, it was more fun when you where blogging from Van — North Berkeley Wine Merchants adds a considerable travel cost to the price tag;)
Shea
March 17, 2009
Well I’ll be back in Vancouver in the middle of May! And ya, for $17.50 this is pretty killer. But boy oh boy do you get good stuff down here for that price!