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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Montes Alpha M
90POINTS
16½/20

Montes Alpha M "La Finca Estate" 2003

Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileSmoky, peppery, spicy, olive, blackberry, sappy cassis, savoury, vanilla, cedar aromas with a minty streak. Ripe, round, dry, slightly tight palate with some youthful tannins. Cedar, cassis, black cherry, coffee, vanilla, peppery, minty flavours with a warm, slightly tart edge. Very good but not the extract or balance of the excellent 2004.Tasted: 20 July 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$75.00750mlfine wine shops
MB$86.44750ml 
QC$86.00750ml 
Producer: ViƱa MontesDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc