The 2009 Syrah Gran Terroir spent 16 months in 35% new French oak. Scents of wood smoke, game, herbs, pepper, a hint of balsamic, and blueberry lead to a structured, tannic wine. At the moment, the wine’s structure dominates the fruit. Whether it will fill out remains unclear. The Vina Agustinos wines are from the cool region of Bio Bio located 500 km south of Santiago and 50 km from the coast with a significant influence from the sea.Importer: JW Deutsch & Son, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-3216