Escarcha Entrelineas Syrah 2017 (750ml)

Description

Entrelíneas, or between the lines, is a fitting name for Santiago’s flagship varietal wines. A play on a literary reference that values the inexplicit over the obvious, these small release wines are made from vines planted in the chalky striations identified from the vineyard’s original soil mapping.Santiago Reta is the man behind the Rhône-infused, garagiste label Finca La Escarcha. His vineyard is dedicated to the voluminous, aromatic whites and the dark, earthy reds of southern France. With total production under a thousand cases, only the most select blocks are dedicated to his wine. Entrelíneas, or between the lines, is a fitting name for Santiago’s flagship varietal wines. A play on a literary reference that values the inexplicit over the obvious, these small release wines are made from vines planted in the chalky striations identified from the vineyard’s original soil mapping. 

Syrah’s typical herbaceous nose is met with notes of blackberries, plums, and dark chocolate. Upon the first sip, the mouth is surprised by the freshness and acidity leading to a long, spicy finish.