The Boya 2019 Syrah is from Chile’s Leyda Valley. It was aged in neutral oak for 16 months.
Aroma: Black cherry, blackberry and a bit too much barnyard leaning toward funky. Brett? Some like that “perfumed earth” smell believing it gives some charm to a red wine. A bit of a snake charmer so one can hope it does not lose control and bite you on the palate.
Palate: Thank goodness the barnyard has not embarrassed the palate. A pleasing blueberry streak with a hint of dark chocolate. Full bodied and as smooth as you might expect from a full-bodied wine. Moderately long finish. On the nose I thought there was raging acidity somehow held back by the fruit and the barnyard but no trace of ill managed acidity here.
Personality: I thought RKS Wine was to compare my barnyardy nose with a rough childhood like I was some sort of delinquent. Ok I may be a weird on the nose but just try me and pat me on the back for the barnyard pedigree I strut! It worked out in the end.
Cellarbility: Not a long-term ager but will cruise into 2027 with ease.
Food Match: Miami ribs. Steak Florentine.
Price: $19.95 CDN.
RKS 2023 Rating: 89/100. Joaquín Hidalgo 92.
(Boya Syrah 2019, D.O. Leyda Valley, Viña Garcés Silva, San Antonio, Chile, 750 mL, 14%).
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