
86POINTS
15½/20







Alcance Merlot 2004
Valle del Maule, ChileSappy cassis, cherry, herbal, spicy, chocolate, vanilla nose with some menthol. Dry, round, slightly tight palate with grainy tannins. Warm with peppery, tobacco leaf/menthol, cherry, coffee, vanilla flavours. The finish is tight, somewhat tannic with a bit of acidity showing. Needs time (2-3 years) in bottle to soften.Tasted: 01 September 2006Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:AB | $24.95 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
US | $14.99 | 750ml | retail |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 723324UPC: 710886001908