With an inky purple colour and a tantalising, tangy loganberry aroma, this is showing the beginnings of that glorious, soaring perfume that makes Syrah so irresistible when produced under absolutely perfect conditions. It has compelling complexity: clove and Stargazer lily top notes, juicy red fruit in the middle and rich, beefy savour underneath. On the palate: fabulously intense loganberry and redcurrant fruit, zesty acidity and beautifully refined, supple tannins. Supremely elegant, this has the balance to be cellared, but it's going to be awfully hard to resist drinking it immediately.
Syrah Lot 8
Viña Leyda
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Press Review
" A very ripe syrah with some baked blackberries, dried herbs and dark spices. Very full-bodied and loaded with silky tannins and juicy black and blue berries. A broad-shouldered red with lots of concentration. Drink or hold. "
Press Review
" The 2020 Lot 8 Syrah is a bit shy and doesn't have the aromas the variety can develop in cooler years. It's only 13.5% alcohol (a little higher in this warm year) and has a medium to full-bodied palate with abundant, slightly dusty tannins and a dry finish. Drink 2023-2028 "
Winemaking
The grapes were hand-harvested into 18-kilo bins on 10 May, the last in the Leyda Valley. In the winery, a cluster selection on the sorting table was followed by destemming and then another selection of grapes. 20% whole clusters were included to provide structure, floral notes and minerality to the wine. The grapes were cold-macerated at 8°C-10°C for 5 days in order to bring out colour and fruit intensity. The alcoholic fermentation took place at controlled temperatures (24°C-26°C) in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. Gentle punch-downs took place 3-4 times a day. Once it had fermented to dryness, the wine was left for 4 days over its skins. Then it was racked off: 20% into French oak barrels and the other 80% into untoasted 2,000-litre foudres. The winemaking philosophy was to respect and bring out the pure fruit and terroir of Leyda.
Customer Reviews
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Syrah treat!
Big and fairly rich though it’s medium bodied. Speaking as a self confessed Syrah fan this was a real treat as all the usual components are on display but vividly in technicolor in this wine ! I found intense flavours of raspberry, black olive, hints of stone, real coastal freshness, beautiful tannins and a creaminess too. Very difficult to resist but luckily for all of us here to enjoy!
Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryChile
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RegionLeyda Valley
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StyleMedium Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUK3706120
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Alcohol %13.5%
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GrapeSyrah-Shiraz
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes