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Score 15/20 · Drink 2012-2015, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, May 2012

90% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3% Viognier. 12 months in French oak. Green, leafy notes, tart black fruit – not the most pleasant contrast. Bit unsophisticated. (RH)

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91
91/100

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15
15/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

91
91/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

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91 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2013-2021, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Dec 2011

The 2009 Alpha Syrah contains 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Viognier. It spent 12 months in French oak. The aromatics receive a pleasing lift from the Viognier component in addition to notes of meat, game, lavender, and blueberry. Rich, layered, and long, this pleasure-bent Syrah has the structure to evolve for another 2-3 years and will be at its best from 2013 to 2021. Aurelio Montes has a well-earned reputation as one of Chile’s foremost vignerons. The Montes wines offer great value at the lower end of the spectrum and set the bar for what can be achieved in Chile at the higher end. Importer: TGIC Imports, Woodland Hills, CA; www.tgicimports.com

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Syrah / Shiraz

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Red

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Dry

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