Tasting notes of a local wine lover without elegant literacy or web design. Just plain wine talk. By the same token I analyze the opened bottle with my senses, just at the very end I re-check the producer (I first checked it when bought it for sure!),vintage,terroir,and price. These data allow me to reconstruct the wine and trace a botton line.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Elementos Syrah 2010, a great value from Cafayate Valley ready to beat whatever close by
Elementos Syrah 2010, By Bodega El Esteco, USD 6-7
A syrah from Cafayate Valley, Salta Province, Northwest Argentina.
This Syrah made me smile and enjoy. This is what Cafayate Valley makes on a Syrah: black balanced fruits with eucaliptus and very soft pepper ground on a good alcohol and acidity backup. A smooth yet rich and complex enough red. Nice and appropiate aftertaste. An 87 points red hard to reach at this price level. Great Value and two thumbs up for a fairly complex, balanced, and attractive red. Probably best first 4 years.
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