Chilean Syrah is one my favourite values in the red wine world. Usually you can get an honest, delicious expression for $20 CAD. This one is more premium at $40, so we’ll see how it does.

100% Syrah. Biodynamic, hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts. Foot-treading of the must. Aged for 18–20 months in French oak.

Classic Syrah aromas here, briny black olive, bacon fat, blueberry, ripe blackberry and violet. Initially the aromas stand off from each other but, with a bit of air, knit together well. No oak aromas to be found, which is how I like my Syrah. The use of new oak must be limited here.

Palate is quite savoury but with a through line of blue fruits. Tannins are integrated pretty well but still a little gritty. Feels a bit heavy and austere on the palate, like there isn't a lot of joy. Too much black pepper? Needs a little more freshness I think. A little alcoholic heat sticks out on the end.

Everything is in its right place, but for some reason I am not in love with this wine. A little too polished maybe? Feels nit-picky, but I had the same comment on their Pinot Noir. Maybe not a wine to drink with an aged Comte that has very strong flavour.