Cachapoal Valley Syrah Gran Reserva 2011 Casa del Toqui “Rios de Chile”

Grape: 100% Syrah
Region: Chile> Cachapoal Valley.
Notes: Sustainable farming, 14 months in Oak Barrels.

Description: Casa del Toqui winery was established in 1994 as a partnership between a family of wine growers in Chile and Chateau Larose Trintaudon from France. Sergio Correa from the successful Undurraga Estate is the consulting winemaker.

The wine definitely over delivers in quality/price ratio. Intense deep purple color. Aromas of potpourri, wildberries, and eucalyptus. The palate is juicy, spicy, and full-bodied. Layers of blackberries, vanilla-cream, terroir, and junipers come to mind.