Viña Errázuriz 2011 Max Reserva Syrah - 88pts

Viña Errázuriz 2011 Max Reserva Syrah (Aconcagua Valley) Chile

Availability: BCLDB stores
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: June 13th, 2014

Tasting Notes: The Max Reserva Syrah leaps from the glass with potent, cherry liqueur, crushed violet, licorice, pipe smoke and cola aromas. The palate offers similar intensity and flavours with a chewy texture balanced by a mouth-watering, moderate finish with lingering anise and sweet spices. Meaty tannins are a tad rough around the edges, but well-meaning. Overall, good intensity for the price. Drink 2014-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Viña Errázuriz 2009 Max Reserva Syrah - 87pts

Viña Errázuriz 2009 Max Reserva Syrah (Aconcagua Valley) Chile

Availability: BCLDB stores
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: March 2nd, 2012

Tasting Notes: A touch of sweetness accompanies the gorgeous nose of the Max Reserva Syrah. Licorice, cherry liqueur aromas stand out above classic red fruit and spice layers. A more straight-forward palate follows with intense black cherry, round spice and balsamic flavours. Manages to be dense without being heavy or jammy. A well-rounded and well-priced Syrah. Drink 2012-2015.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca

Viña Arboleda 2009 Syrah - 87pts

Viña Arboleda 2009 Syrah (Aconcagua Valley) Chile

Availability: BCLDB stores
Cost: $21.99
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: March 2nd, 2012

Tasting Notes: A quality, cool-climate Syrah from the Aconcagua Valley offering pronounced aromatics on the nose with both fruit and savoury flavours on the palate. Violets and rose petal aromas are followed by concentrated raspberry, coffee grinds, smoke, mineral and black pepper notes. Finish is a bit short for the price point. Crisp acidity makes this a fine vin de table. Drink 2012-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca