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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Alcance Merlottext
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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$24.95750mlfine wine boutiques
US$14.99750mlretail
Producer: ViƱa CalinaDistributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 723324UPC: 710886001908