Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Syrah/Mourvèdre 2012, Colchagua Valley
Critic Reviews (2)
This is a fine and succulent, well balanced and flavourful blend that far outperforms many competitors in the same...
This is a dark purple-black young blend with lifted aromas of blueberry jam, some spruce/balsam evergreen character,...
Community Reviews (5)
Another great value from Novas, so no surprise here. Chocolate and white pepper dominate the palate. Very nice, above average length and overall just a well balanced and delicous wine.
Tasted March 2015.
What a wonderful find and at a great price. I agree with all of the reviews thus far. Definitely worthy of keeping a few around for the outdoor meals which will hopefully arrive soon.
What an incredible value, this organic Syrah-Mourvèdre blend from Emiliana. It opens with a gorgeous nose of fresh wild strawberries bathed in black pepper spice, broadening with raspberry, cherry, and darker purple fruit, as well as vanilla, earthy-meaty notes, and a touch of herbal-woody bitterness. It's somewhat chalky on the palate, with a certain roughness taking over, but the fruit lingers nicely, as does the spiciness, and the creamy, comforting softness of Chilean Syrah really comes through. It could benefit from a bit of aging, but it's awfully inviting right now.