Region: ELQUI VALLEY Produced by VINA MAYU, FALERINA, from 100% SYRAH The grapes were hand picked and cold macerated prior to fermentation which took place in temperature controlled stainless steel. Full malolactic fermentation was carried out and the wine aged in a mixture of new and second use French oak barrels for 5 to 8 months. 14%vol Awards: Wines of Chile 2008 Gold Medal and Trophy; IWC 2008 Silver; Decanter 2008, Bronze Sweetly fragrant and plummy. The alcohol seems pretty warm. Not a great wine and £8.98 is pushing it. 08/10/2008
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