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Callia Alta Syrah Malbec 2005

Bodega

Range

Wine

Vintage

Origin

Price

Callia

Alta

Syrah Malbec

2005

Valle de Tulum, San Juan

AR$10 (US$3)

Appearance

Clear, deep scarlet with purple hints. Good strong legs.

Nose

Somewhat closed. Opens slowly to reveal red fruit (redcurrants, red plum) with a hint of vanilla sweetness.

Palate

Dominated by ripe, spicy fruit (currants, plums with a hint of strawberry). Spice notes suggest cinnamon, vanilla. Good full mouth feel. Some tannins, some acid, but no real length.

Overall

Pleasant, satisfying and well-balanced easy drinking wine. Lacks the structure and finish to compete with serious steak but a solid choice.

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(July 06)