Flashy yet compact, with floral wild berry coulis, cassis, spice and game notes all tightly wound on a full-bodied frame, as hints of salted licorice, smoke and spice add range to the fruit-filled finish. Drink now through 2016. 8,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Chile / Central Valley-Chile / Maipo / Buin Select to Add

This rich yet direct Syrah hails from CyT’s Buin vineyards. It’s a dark, chewy, lush style of New World Syrah with chunky, sweet blackberry and mocha flavors that result from ripe Maipo fruit and generous oak. Very likable but simple, without much of the leather, spice and animal that Old World Syrah is known for. ——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 89