2006 La Cumbre Syrah
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The flagship wines start with the 2006 Founder's Reserve Series Syrah -La Cumbre-. A glass-coating opaque purple, it delivers a superb bouquet of balsam, smoke, game, black cherry, and blueberry. Elegant on the palate, it has a smooth texture, outstanding grip, incipient complexity, and a lengthy finish. Give it 3-5 years of additional cellaring and drink it through 2026. Errazuriz has been making impressive strides under the inspired leadership of the soft-spoken Eduardo Chadwick. He has gathered a superb team of viticultural and winemaking talent for Errazuriz as well as his luxury wines, Sena and Vinedo Chadwick. Importer: Vintus Wines,
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The Wine Advocate
Josh Raynolds
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(100% syrah) Inky ruby. Deep, smoky aromas of red and dark berries, cured meat and dried flowers. This really smells like syrah. Broad and fleshy, with sweet raspberry and blackberry flavors, gentle tannins and a late note of beef jerky. Really hangs onto the palate, repeating the sexy red fruit note.
The flagship wines start with the 2006 Founder's Reserve Series Syrah -La Cumbre-. A glass-coating opaque purple, it delivers a superb bouquet of balsam, smoke, game, black cherry, and blueberry. Elegant on the palate, it has a smooth texture, outstanding grip, incipient complexity, and a lengthy finish. Give it 3-5 years of additional cellaring and drink it through 2026. Jay Miller, eRobertParker.com
About the producer
Since Eduardo Chadwick took over Viña Errázuriz in 1983, the estate has forged a path for fine, Chilean wine. From its home in the Aconcagua Valley, this estate crafts some of the country’s top wines, including the flagship Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve and the Las Pizarras wines.