Sunday, May 5, 2013

Michel Torino Don David Syrah Reserve 2005

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin: Argentina
Wine appellation: Northeast, sub appellation Salta/Cafayate
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: deep deep black garnet red
Bouquet: overripe blackberries, hint of coffee, chocolate, spices, pepper and hint of animal nose
Taste: medium to full body, forest fruit marmalade, spices, black chocolate, coffee, good tannins, which are already mild and sweet, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak
Overall score: 4+8+12+6+7+50=87
Price: CZK 299
Stopper: single piece cork
Slightly more ripe, heavier and towards coffee compared to sunrise tasted previously, aged in new barrels it has more coffee tones and chocolate than the previous sunrise wine, which is more genuinely fruity.

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