Tanagra Casablanca Valley Syrah

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black plum, black cherry, earth, wet leaves, mushroom, cedar, cloves, allspice; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, black plum, black cherry, earth, wet leaves, cedar, vanilla, sweet baking spices; long finish, concentrated ripe black fruit with balanced oak notes, outstanding

Fresh and long, a french type Syrah from Casablanca Valley! Villard shows its knowledge and delicated hand reaching this balanced and aromatic red...

Cool-climate Syrah at it's best. Tanagra apparently was some minor Greek deity of the wind, and it fits properly for a wine made so close to the sea and its influence. Casablanca is a typical valley for long-vegetative cycle grapes but the Villard family (originally from Burgundy) shows its dexterity making this superior Syrah. Highly recommended!

Well made but not my preference

Funky earthy nose jumps right at you. Palate is refined and intense with beautiful black berry fruits and spices. The subdued and short finish was a tad of a let down, which might mean no more than 10 years of bottle aging. But a great and interesting wine, ready to drink, at a great price point.

World class Chilean cool climate Syrah. The nose on this wine is perfect

Tonight's delicious wine brought to us courtesy of two great guys. Thanks, Malcolm & Lavelle!!

Great aroma. Soft acidity like a nice aged Syrah and still so young. Perfect with the elk tonight!

Dynamite

Silvestre had this 10 years ago