Chilcas Reserva Syrah (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% Syrah red wine from Chile's Maule Valley, produced by VIA Wines and sourced from the San Rafael Estate in the foothills of the Andes. The 2012 vintage earned 89 points from Wine Enthusiast. It is bottled at approximately 13.5% ABV in a 750ml format. The vineyards sit in the shadow of the Descabezado Volcano, where fine loam soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts give the grapes extended hang time and concentrated flavour development. VIA Wines holds certification under the Wines of Chile Sustainability program. The nose shows dark plum, blackberry, cracked black pepper, violet, dried herbs and earth. The palate brings blackberry, dark cherry, savory pepper and smoky spice, with medium-bodied tannins. The finish is medium in length, with dark fruit, black pepper and a faint mineral quality.