Friday, March 4, 2011

Wine Review & Rating: ***+ $$ Luma Chequen Syrah Malbec Reserva, Valle Central, Chile, NV


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Initial review, by way of background: This is Luma Chequen Syrah Malbec Reserva, Valle Central, Chile, nv, finished at 13.% alcohol.

In the glass:  Deep magenta, opaque an inch in from the edge.

On the nose: Poured cool with a brief decant and swirled vigorously, this Chilean syrah/malbec shows funky deep and strong, tangy of vegetable amongst some deep, ruddy fruit.

On the palate: The primary elements on the palate are smoky and deep fruity blackcurrant.  Peppery, decent length finish.

In summary: Overall, rates three stars on the five-star Spirit of Wine scale, with a plus for complexity and depth.

Following long decant, two days kept cool under vacuum in partially filled bottle:  Nose and palate have remained consistent.  We'll try an even longer decant...

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