Red

Alcaparral Syrah

Ritual

Chile

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
Chile
Appellation
Casablanca Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · game meat · aged cheese · beef stew · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201489 pts

    Dark, briary black-fruit aromas are a little wild but generally well focused. This Syrah displays an iron grip and power throughout. Spicy black-fruit flavors end with toasty oak. Overall, this is dense like an anvil, with a low center of gravity.

  • 201388 pts

    Aromas of citrus peel, rubber, spice, and iodine lead to a tight, drawing but full-feeling palate. This tastes herbal, spicy and oaky, with carob accenting black fruit and berry flavors. A minty, oaky, resiny finish closes this out.