Ratings
95 (LCBO) · 93+ (Wine Advocate) · 92 (Falstaff) · 4.3 (Vivino) – various critic scores reported in sources 26 · 28 · 17 · 33
Awards
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Gold; 2011 International Wine Challenge – Silver
Identity
| Producer | Viña Errazuriz |
| Vol | 750 ml |
| Grapes | Syrah, Viognier |
| Color | ruby |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep, intense purple with ruby highlights |
| Aroma | Lavender, pink pepper, blueberries, blackberries, cloves, nutty marzipan, cinnamon, nutmeg, floral notes |
| Palate | Full‑bodied, ripe dark fruit flavors of blueberry pie and black cherry, dark chocolate notes, fine‑grained tannins, fresh acidity, balanced, long finish |
| Finish | Long, lingering finish with balanced acidity and refined tannins |
| Food Pairing | Grilled steak, roasted lamb, foie gras, mature cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 16 - 18 |
| Aging Potential | 5‑6 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | 20 months in French oak barrels (90% new oak) – aged 20 months in French oak barrels with 90% new oak according to source 27 and source 1 description of 20 months French oak aging for La Cumbre Syrah Errazuriz. |
Terroir
| Alluvial soils with high stone content, granitic sandy loam, clay‑rich alluvial soils (source 15, 48) |
Interesting facts
| First Chilean winery to plant Syrah (1993); La Cumbre means ‘the summit’; blends 96% Syrah with 4% Viognier; grapes sourced from Max I and Max V vineyards; aged 20 months in French oak with 90% new oak; known for deep purple color with ruby highlights. |