Casa Marin Syrah Miramar 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Casa Marin
Label Name:
 
Syrah Miramar
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
San Antonio Valley (Lo Abarca)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.7%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
5
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated in specialist press: Decanter (high scores for 2012 vintages), Descorchados ~95 (2012), Tim Atkin ~94, Wine Advocate/Wine pundits reported strong scores for Miramar Syrah across vintages (generally 90–95+)

Tasting Note
Cool-climate Syrah: floral and red-fruit nose with black pepper, herbal/curry-leaf notes, smoky/meaty and leather undertones. High, bright acidity, delicate tannins and a svelte, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, pork shoulder, charcuterie, grilled sausages, mushroom risotto; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki chicken, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Cool-climate grapes from Lo Abarca; fermentation (some vats spontaneous), 24 months in French oak (≈35% new), bottled and cellared before release.

Vineyard Info
Casa Marín, founded by María Luz Marín (2000) in Lo Abarca; family-run estate now led by winemaker Felipe Marín, noted for coastal, cool-climate wines.