Kingston Family Vineyards

Lucero Casablanca Valley Syrah

9.115 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries & dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, amazing purple florals and violets.

The body is full. The tannins are sticky & chewy. There’s is a nice elegance that follows. Ruby, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries and dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, whiff of herbal notes, pepper, dark rich, moist soil, some dry light vanilla, red florals, amazing purple florals and violets. Amazing acidity with a flat out long, rich, elegant finish.

Photos of; a different angle of a vista from their tasting terrace, large oak barrel fermenters and Viña building.

On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries & dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, amazing purple florals and violets.

The body is full. The tannins are sticky & chewy. There’s is a nice elegance that follows. Ruby, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries and dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, whiff of herbal notes, pepper, dark rich, moist soil, some dry light vanilla, red florals, amazing purple florals and violets. Amazing acidity with a flat out long, rich, elegant finish.

Photos of; a different angle of a vista from their tasting terrace, large oak barrel fermenters and Viña building.

Apr 22nd, 2018
Stanley Lipkin

Nose yields green pepper, smoke, slight tobacco & vanilla. Palate: light to medium bodied. The 13.5% is more prominent because the fruit is weak. Pleasant at the price point.

Nose yields green pepper, smoke, slight tobacco & vanilla. Palate: light to medium bodied. The 13.5% is more prominent because the fruit is weak. Pleasant at the price point.

Feb 18th, 2019
Steven Beishuizen

This one took until the second glass for me to really get excited about it. It's a forest stream of raspberry and Coke bottle gummies. Reminds me of the short cut to the corner store.

This one took until the second glass for me to really get excited about it. It's a forest stream of raspberry and Coke bottle gummies. Reminds me of the short cut to the corner store.

Feb 15th, 2019
Michael Wasser

Dark fruit, peppery, medium/medium plus tannins. Very drinkable

Dark fruit, peppery, medium/medium plus tannins. Very drinkable

Apr 10th, 2018
Ned Gray Creed

I love the funk on the nose. My drinking companions didn’t. Such is life, more for me.

I love the funk on the nose. My drinking companions didn’t. Such is life, more for me.

Mar 2nd, 2018
Ned Gray Creed

Peppery, superb amount of mouthfeel and structure, not a fruit bomb but not lean. Balance. Wowsers.

Peppery, superb amount of mouthfeel and structure, not a fruit bomb but not lean. Balance. Wowsers.

Jun 20th, 2017
Jason MacLean

Very vibrant berry notes on the nose, lightly tannic, good balance. Not long though.

Very vibrant berry notes on the nose, lightly tannic, good balance. Not long though.

Dec 2nd, 2016
Michael Olson

Very smooth and full of flavor. Was excellent with Spaghetti

Very smooth and full of flavor. Was excellent with Spaghetti

Jul 16th, 2016
Stanley Lipkin

Stanley had this 5 years ago

Stanley had this 5 years ago

Aug 25th, 2019
Andy Henderson

Andy had this 5 years ago

Andy had this 5 years ago

Feb 21st, 2019