Alicante

Toscar Syrah 2005

I've got 4 wines here from Alicate, so I sat down today and went through the lot.  Quite impressive for the asking price of $14, all of the wines are well balanced, show well ripened fruit character, are mostly medium boddied and easy to drink. Its the kind of stuff that is a great midweek drink or for the BBQ on the weekend. Well any time really. First up is this Syrah.

Aromas of plums and dark cherry, a touch of pepper, dried herbs and earth. In the mouth its smooth and balanced, medium bodied with light tannins and a touch of acid. Rustic with a bit of polish and well made from obviously good fruit. The palate mirrors the nose for the most part, but adds a bit of prune and more black pepper. Nice light, no hassle drinking that is well worth grabbing if you want something a bit different with your pasta or grilled meat. 87 Pts.

Source: Ce Soir Imports Price: $14 Closure: Conventional Cork

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