ON-16793

Falernia Gran Reserva Syrah 2017, Valle Del Elquí

Syrah Syrah
Elquí Valley, Chile

$16.95 (16793)

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91 pts
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September 10, 2022

Critic Reviews (3)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

From the magical Elqui Valley, this is one of my favourite inexpensive syrahs for the way it steps up with classic...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Not only one of the OG Elqui Valley syrahs for this market but a consistent one at that, quality and price point...

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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This is an expressive syrah from the Elquí Valley with notes of ripe blackberries, pepper, and subtle flavours of...

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Community Reviews (4)

John Iacono
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Tony  G
Tony G

This was an 89 the first day, and a 91 on day two. Needed time to open up apparently. I will try a second one, with a much longer decant.

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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

re-tasted Nov 2023 with consistent notes.
The inky colour give the first hint of what to expect. This is a big, in your face, bold syrah. Super-ripe black fruit, black pepper, spice, cured meat. Not much finesse or subtlety, but this is silky smooth and quite delicious. You would be hard-pressed to find a better wine for $17. Impressive. Tasted Nov 2022.

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