The 2007 Syrah is from cool-climate Aconcagua. It offers up an enticing nose of black raspberry, blueberry, and gamy/smoky notes. Smooth-textured, balanced, and long, it closely resembles a top quality Crozes-Hermitage. The Arboleda label is under the Errazuriz/Eduardo Chadwick umbrellaImporter: Frederick Wildman and Sons, New York, NY; Tel: (212) 355-0700

Attractive aromas of balsam wood, smoky berry and earth announce this as true Syrah, while the palate has good feel and balance along with lively flavors of berry fruit, dry oak and herbs. Fairly dense, with good integrity. ——M.S.(3/1/2010)—— 88