Alpha Estate

S.M.X. Syrah Blend

9.0112 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
Louis Martin

Dark red color, rich and heavy body, medium acidity, cloves and spice, paired well with lamb chops.

Dark red color, rich and heavy body, medium acidity, cloves and spice, paired well with lamb chops.

Mar 7th, 2025