Fruity with a smoky spiciness, Montes Alpha Syrah is elegant and complex. Of intense ruby red color, it has enchanting floral aromas accompanied by tobacco and leathery notes. On the mouth, it"s powerful and full bodied to the palate with soft and mature tannins and a very long and elegant finish.p90 Points-The Wine Advocate offers an attractive nose of pepper, sage, blueberry, and incense. Concentrated, nicely balanced, and with a 45-second finish, this classy Syrah will profit from 2-3 years of cellaring and offer prime drinking 2011 to 2019. Aurelio Montes remains one of Chile"s great innovators and quality leaders. His latest releases are first class from entry level to the top of the portfolio.p90 Points-The Wine Spectator Alluring, with roasted coffee and vanilla bean notes giving way to a supple, rich palate of dark cherry, mulled currant and blackberry fruit, all pushed by a nicely integrated, loam- and grilled herbAAtinged finish. 95 Syrah and 5 Viognier grown in