Merino

Limarí Valley Syrah

8.842 ratings
8.714 pro ratings
Limarí Valley, Coquimbo, Chile
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.9

Just really good... Wow chile really! Meaty spicy and delicious!!!

Just really good... Wow chile really! Meaty spicy and delicious!!!

Feb 3rd, 2016
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

N. Rhone for a fraction of the price. Great density, moderate tears. Black raspberry nose & a little violet. Plenty of black pepper on forefront. Smooth black berry fruits and mild tannins. Wish it was a tad less weighty on palate.

N. Rhone for a fraction of the price. Great density, moderate tears. Black raspberry nose & a little violet. Plenty of black pepper on forefront. Smooth black berry fruits and mild tannins. Wish it was a tad less weighty on palate.

May 29th, 2015
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.1

Not quite as enjoyable as my 1st bottle. That said, marked down to $8, I might give it a 3rd date.

Not quite as enjoyable as my 1st bottle. That said, marked down to $8, I might give it a 3rd date.

Dec 7th, 2014
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.6

A cool climate Syrah from Chile seemed worth a try. And it was. Nice bang for the buck at $11.

A cool climate Syrah from Chile seemed worth a try. And it was. Nice bang for the buck at $11.

Oct 25th, 2014
Daoud Sangwa

Sommelier Whole Foods Market

9.2

Very interesting wine.

Very interesting wine.

May 15th, 2013
Damon Levy

Director/Importer Vine Connections

9.1

Northern Rhone from Chile? With a little fruit topping.

Northern Rhone from Chile? With a little fruit topping.

May 6th, 2013
Albert Phelps

Nice layers of flavor. Needs to open up a little first.

Nice layers of flavor. Needs to open up a little first.

Jul 28th, 2017
Sindy Wise

Funky aromas with black olive and berry on the tongue.

Funky aromas with black olive and berry on the tongue.

Dec 30th, 2016
Nick Don Vito

So rich and delicious!

So rich and delicious!

May 3rd, 2016
Bruce Murrell

Paired with BBQ chicken quite well. Soft initial impression, slight pepper and tobacco with balanced tannins for smooth finish. More structured character after 20-minute decant, btw.

Paired with BBQ chicken quite well. Soft initial impression, slight pepper and tobacco with balanced tannins for smooth finish. More structured character after 20-minute decant, btw.

Mar 31st, 2015