Alpha Estate

S.M.X. Syrah Blend

9.0111 ratings
9.121 pro ratings
Amyndeon, Macedonia, Greece
Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Burly. Sweet. Tannic. Tastes Mediterranean.

Burly. Sweet. Tannic. Tastes Mediterranean.

Feb 12th, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Balance. Lovely. French varieties dominate.

Balance. Lovely. French varieties dominate.

Dec 29th, 2018
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.1

Enjoyable young grippy red blend - so different to a young Aussie!

Enjoyable young grippy red blend - so different to a young Aussie!

Oct 24th, 2018
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Welcome to Athens. Thank you @AlphaEstate! Wonderful aromatics. Complete.

Welcome to Athens. Thank you @AlphaEstate! Wonderful aromatics. Complete.

Mar 19th, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Chocolate, black fruit, earth.

Chocolate, black fruit, earth.

Apr 6th, 2016
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (86/100)

15.5/20 (86/100)

Dec 29th, 2015
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

SMX. 2011. Juicy, full, ripe, international.

SMX. 2011. Juicy, full, ripe, international.

Apr 5th, 2015
John Riddick

Evolved over 5 hours to something resembling a Napa Cab. French oak was a big component. Xinomavro shined through on the mid palate/finish giving good tannin.

Evolved over 5 hours to something resembling a Napa Cab. French oak was a big component. Xinomavro shined through on the mid palate/finish giving good tannin.

Dec 10th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (90/100)

16/20 (90/100)

Oct 24th, 2014
Fabio Franchella

Primitivo in greek style

Primitivo in greek style

Sep 17th, 2024