Tasting- Montes Alpha

Name:  Montes Alpha

Variety:  Syrah

Region:  Colchagua Valley

Country:  Chile

Year:  2009

Price:  $7.95

VC review:  Blackberry and cola aromas are cool and collected. The palate has weight and texture to accompany berry, mint, herb and peppery flavors. Turns more herbal and roasted as it unwinds. Pepper and

spice lead the finish. 

My notes:  This wine was definitely very aromatic.  I smelled berries immediately.  For me, this tasted a lot like the cabernet sauvignons I have tried as it was tannic and coated my mouth.  I really enjoyed this wine and one of my friends actually bought a bottle.  We enjoyed some later that night over a lively game of Settlers of Catan.  Yeah I'm a nerd.    

Food: n/a