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La Joya Reserve Syrah
Reviews & Awards
2010 La Joya Syrah
87 points
"Bisquirtt’s 2010 Syrah La Joya contains 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in its makeup and was aged for 8-10 months in seasoned oak. Aromas of smoke, game, pepper, and blueberry set the stage for a savory, easy-to-understand, friendly Syrah that is an excellent value meant for drinking over the next 2-3 years."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate #199 February 2012
2009 Syrah
BEST BUY, 88 Points, "Dark and smoky, like hickory burning alongside blackberry, spice and turned earth. The palate has jammy black plum and blackberry flavors mixed with herbs, while good acidity gives it length. Finishes long, spicy and herbal, with enough freshness to make it food friendly." Wine Enthusiast Magazine June 2011
2009 Syrah
#3 at the Syrah du Monde 2010
The 2010 International Competition hosted by the Syrah du Monde had 387 Syrah based wines from 27 countries competing.
2008 Syrah
90 Points, "This is ripe and polished, delivering a big core of raspberry, blueberry and loganberry fruit, layered with fruitcake, charred mesquite and anise notes. The finish is long and rich. Drink now through 2011.” JM, Wine Spectator June 30, 2010
2007 Syrah
90 points, "A solid, muscular style, delivering bittersweet cocoa, blackberry and raspberry ganache flavors pushed by cocoa powder and melted licorice notes on the dark, fleshy finish. Drink now through 2010.” JM, Wine Spectator May 31, 2009
Tasting Notes
This classically styled Syrah is rich and full bodied with notes of blackberries, black cherries and blueberries. The subtle savory spices round out the ripe fruit. This is an excellent everyday value for Chilean wine fans.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with pork, roasted meat, grilled vegetable or rack of lamb.
Varietal(s)
100% Syrah
Region
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
The grapes are 100% estate grown from the Bisquertt vineyards of Las Garzas, Chomedahue, Lihueimo, Rinconada, Casas Viejas, El Rulo, and Trinidad. Each vineyard has their own distinctive micro-climate contributing subtle nuances and complexity. The Colchagua Valley is heavily influenced by its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, resulting in cool nights and dry sunny days creating the optimal growing conditions. The soils are alluvial with excellent drainage. The wine is stainless steel fermented and a portion is barrel aged for 8-10 months in French and American oak. Then it is cold stabilized and filtered before bottling. After bottling, it is stored in the cellars three to four months before being released.