Callia Alta 2004 Syrah - San Juan, Argentina
Argentinian wine is relatively new to my palette, but I must say this 2004 Callia Alta took me by surprise. It has a ruby color which is almost violet, and the nose is ripe with plums, cinnamon, and vanilla. The nose also has a surprising mineral hint of a damp river stone, or at least thats what it tastes like to me.
The light body has a ton of fruit. Plum, red-apple, and boysenberry overtones. The tannins are mild and the acidity is also certainly mild.
The 14.5% alcohol content keeps it under that of a cocktail, and amazingly enough the fruit really hides the alcohol.
Delicious.