Matetic Vineyards

San Antonio Valley Syrah

9.015 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
San Antonio Valley, Aconcagua, Chile
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

On the nose; ruby, dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, cinnamon, vanilla, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, sweet tarry notes, black pepper, black olive, loamy dry clay & top soil, beautiful lavender and violets.

The body is full and beautiful. The palate tannins are; round, meaty and chewy, but much softer than the 15 Syrah. Fruits are; ruby, dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, cherries, strawberries & plum, Cinnamon, vanilla, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, sweet tarry notes, black pepper, black olive, chewy leather, dry stones, loamy dry clay & top soil, some dry crushed rock powder, beautiful lavender and violets. The acidy is nice & round, the long, beautiful, round, ripe, ruby, elegant finish is nicely polished.

Photos of; another photo walking their property with the Foxtails in full bloom. Estate Syrah grapes and an old large Chilean oak barrel they acquired from a winery they purchased adjacent to their property. Its doors open up as shown in the bottom photo. Inside it tells their tale of biodynamic moon cycle practices.

On the nose; ruby, dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, cinnamon, vanilla, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, sweet tarry notes, black pepper, black olive, loamy dry clay & top soil, beautiful lavender and violets.

The body is full and beautiful. The palate tannins are; round, meaty and chewy, but much softer than the 15 Syrah. Fruits are; ruby, dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, cherries, strawberries & plum, Cinnamon, vanilla, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, sweet tarry notes, black pepper, black olive, chewy leather, dry stones, loamy dry clay & top soil, some dry crushed rock powder, beautiful lavender and violets. The acidy is nice & round, the long, beautiful, round, ripe, ruby, elegant finish is nicely polished.

Photos of; another photo walking their property with the Foxtails in full bloom. Estate Syrah grapes and an old large Chilean oak barrel they acquired from a winery they purchased adjacent to their property. Its doors open up as shown in the bottom photo. Inside it tells their tale of biodynamic moon cycle practices.

Apr 22nd, 2018
Bill Morgan

Deep dark berry fruit flavors very smooth

Deep dark berry fruit flavors very smooth

Oct 1st, 2021
Nenad Kesin

Celebration with friends. Well, I expected more from this syrah. Maybe it was decanted for too short, but I could smell rather intense barnyard smells, with enough peppery spiciness in my mouth and that’s pretty much it.

Celebration with friends. Well, I expected more from this syrah. Maybe it was decanted for too short, but I could smell rather intense barnyard smells, with enough peppery spiciness in my mouth and that’s pretty much it.

Jan 5th, 2019
Ben Doren

Slightly off bottle, can tell how awesome this wine should be though. Stoked I have another bottle.

Slightly off bottle, can tell how awesome this wine should be though. Stoked I have another bottle.

Feb 1st, 2015
Paul H
9.0

Deep dark purple wine always turns me on. This or did its job. Spices, pepper and soil highlight this Syrah. Tannins in this wine were on the softer side of medium. It went lovely with lamb.

Deep dark purple wine always turns me on. This or did its job. Spices, pepper and soil highlight this Syrah. Tannins in this wine were on the softer side of medium. It went lovely with lamb.

May 16th, 2018
Dartagnagne Jumbo

Probably the best out there

Probably the best out there

Apr 10th, 2018
Dylan Elliott

Digital Marketing Specialist, Boisset Family Estates

8.6

Dylan had this 10 years ago

Dylan had this 10 years ago

Jul 11th, 2014
Ben Doren

Ben had this 11 years ago

Ben had this 11 years ago

Dec 1st, 2013
Casey Sackett

Casey had this 4 years ago

Casey had this 4 years ago

Feb 10th, 2021
Anthony Miller

Anthony had this 4 years ago

Anthony had this 4 years ago

Dec 27th, 2020