Reserve Syrah–Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot

Winemaker's Notes:

The 2005 vintage was an exceptional year and the wines from this vintage are known for their concentration and balance. Spring time was slightly cooler than average, but overall the temperatures were normal with a touch of rain in mid-April, freshening up the last days before harvest.

The grapes for our Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot are all hand picked from Estampa’s estate vineyards, where the first vines were planted in 1997 at a density of 2,700 plants per hectare. All the vines have been trained to vertical shoot positioned trellis, are spur pruned and are carefully maintained with drip irrigation. Grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in 400kg bins. Once at the winery, the clusters are passed through dual selection tables for a meticulous, manual quality review.

Color:
Intense red purple.

Aromas:
Highlighted by the presence of ripe black fruits, like blackberry and currants, with notes of roasted coffee beans.

Flavors:
Impressive concentration and structure that is very well balanced. Great cellar potential. Full palate of cassis and blackberry. Slight chocolate notes.

Awards:

“ GOLD MEDAL ” — Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) 2008

“ GOLD MEDAL ” — Grand Hyatt Catad’Or, Chile 2007

“ SILVER MEDAL ” — 4th Annual Wines of Chile Awards, Chile 2007

“ SILVER MEDAL ” — International Wine Challenge - Vietnam 2007