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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Montes Alpha Merlottext
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Montes Alpha Merlot 2000

Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileIntense minty, spicy nose with barnyard, smoky, cedar/cassis aromas. Dry, rich and somewhat astringent on the palate with elevated acidity. Strong mocha vanilla, spicy, minty tobacco leaf flavours and a cassis cherry finish. Nice intensity if a bit green.Tasted: 18 October 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$21.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
MB$22.20750ml 
AB$23.85750ml 
Producer: ViƱa MontesDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 390203UPC: 715126000130