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Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, ChileBig savoury, peppery, spicy, bay leaf and menthol nose with bits of black olive, cassis and smoky, coffee aromas. Ripe, round, smooth palate with some acidity showing through. Big cassis jam, blackberry, savoury, smoky, resin, black olive, dry bay, leather and beef flavours. There is fine fruit concentration a la Apalta but with some Oz style acidity in the back end. Best with grilled meats.Tasted: 04 January 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $25.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $24.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
MB | $24.00 | 750ml | |
ON | $20.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
QC | $23.00 | 750ml | |
NF | $25.00 | 750ml | |
NS | $34.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 322568UPC: 715126000116