ON-208371 BC-147819

Falernia Reserva Syrah 2009, Elquí Valley

Syrah Syrah
Chile

$19.95 (208371)

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Wow! This is an intense, cool-climate Syrah with loads of character. Attractive notes of fresh ground peppercorns, blackberry, raspberry, licorice and tar intrigue on the nose. It’s dry, soft textured with a sleek medium body and a beam of crisp acidity backing the sweet core of fruit. It has very good length on the finish with a nice duet of peppery spice and juicy fruit. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2012)
90 pts
14
October 13, 2012

Critic Reviews (3)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Another terrific value vintage from Falernia, whose syrah from the northern reaches of Chile in the Elquí Valley has...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

No surprise to see the return of one of the great little bargains of the past year or two. From the remote Elqui...

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DJ Kearney
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DJ Kearney

This wine is a marvel for many reasons. It's from the fringes of viticulture in northern Chile from vines that grow...

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Community Reviews (11)

Rob Porter
Rob Porter

loved it big lovely buy more

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Laurie Fox
Laurie Fox

big, chewy, brash, lots of black fruit, nice finish, outstanding value!!

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Evan Keaschuk
Evan Keaschuk

This a big, rich, concentrated wine with lots going on. There's a lot of black fruit flavours, but has excellent complexity as it's backed up with black pepper and smokey, meaty aromas. It's full-bodied and very ripe, but the acidity keeps it well balanced. Excellent bottle of wine, excellent value. Tasted October 2012.

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Tony  G
Tony G

This was a dense thriller with blackberry aromas, great fruit taste, and lots of power. Would have lasted longer but ready to drink now with a steak.

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Bob Blais
Bob Blais

Dark fruit, smoke,pepper and bacon on the nose. Rich almost creamy mouth feel of dark fruit, smoke and bacon(meatyness) on the palate with a nice long peppery finish.

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Adam
Adam

Cassis, olive and wood smoke / pitch aromas are echoed in this dense, peppery, medium-full bodied wine. The acidity is there for balance and lending a nice structure and length. A great value to be sure, to s of complexity and interest for the money.

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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

Intense aromas of blueberry, raspberry, vanilla and hints of coffee. Medium-bodied and fruit forward with peppercorn leading to long, smooth finish. Quite well-balanced with refined tannins. Tasty! Tasted Nov/2012.

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David Brodati, DipWSET
David Brodati, DipWSET

A scintilating, smoky, spicy, savoury syrah. The tarry/earthy notes do dominate, but there is good structure here with some acidity, smooth tannins and a lengthy finish. Palate delivers pepper, cassis, blackberry, plum, soap and karnatzel (garlic pepperette). I enjoyed it with rib steak sprinkled with Montreal steak spice and grilled veggies. Grip it n' sip it! March 2013.

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urotsukidoji
urotsukidoji

Nice!

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