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Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignontext
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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$25.00750mlspecialty listing
AB$24.00750mlfine wine shops
MB$24.00750ml 
ON$20.00750mlLCBO
QC$23.00750ml 
NF$25.00750ml 
NS$34.00750ml 
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 322568UPC: 715126000116