Casa Marín Miramar Vineyard Syrah 2010 (6 x 750mL), San Antonio Valley

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Tasting Notes: Deep black cherry color. Complex aromas reminiscent of ripe red berries, spices as anise, white pepper and black licorice in harmony with mocha and toasty aromas. As fateful as the aroma is, there is also a balance and freshness, an energy that allows the wine to be very playful and precocious, accented by the spice of habaneras aroma. The mouth presents a great front-to- back seamlessness, with fine continuity and length. What gives this wine its length is the vibrant acid and balance tannins. Pairs well with seafood, salads, and goat cheese.

Vineyard: Miramar Vineyard

Age of the Vineyard: 10 years

Time of Harvest: First two week of May

Altitude: 250 meters above sea level

Harvest Method: Handpicked

Viticulture & Winemaking: 10 years old vines yield 5 tons per hectare. Volcanic and granite soils. Coastal climate, 4km away from the ocean. In summer temperatures are not higher than 28°C. Morning fogs and frosts occur in spring and early summer. No rain during growing season. Grapes are handpicked during the first two weeks of May. Grapes are manually sorted by hand, leaving behind unwanted green materials. No crushing, just destemming. No cold maceration. Punch downs three times per day in order to break the grape gentle and a spontaneous fermentation occurs at 20 - 25°C for 1.5 weeks, daily pumpovers. 3 week post fermentation maceration in stainless steel vats before transferring the wine in to French oak barrels where it will sit for 24 months. 35% new Oak 65% second to fourth use. No filtration, acid addition or fining products.

Winemaker: Maria Luz Marin and Felipe Marin

Alcohol: 12.0% vol.

Volume: 750 ml

Residual sugars: 3.26 gr/litre

Standard Drinks: 7.1

Best Served: 16°-18°C