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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Montes Alpha M
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Montes Alpha M "La Finca Estate" 2001

Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileSappy, cassis, minty, chocolate, smoky chipotle, spicy, peppery, black cherry aromas with a strong vanilla streak. Rich, round, dry, somewhat tannic entry with good acidity and some heat. Big peppery, spicy, smoky oaky vanilla, cedar, tobacco, black cherry, cassis minty flavours. A bit hot but has good finesse, length and intensity with some tannins to shed. Needs 3-6 years.Tasted: 26 March 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$75.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
BC$88.43750mlSpecialty
QC$86.00750ml 
MB$86.44750ml 
NS$83.50750ml 
Producer: ViƱa MontesDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 919423