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• shafer1994 Likes this wine: 93 points

  May 22, 2023 - No decant. Deep red color, complex nose. Blackberries, black and red currant, some vanilla and cacao notes with leather all included in a velvet cocoon. Medium silky finish with some acidity and some tannins left. I think there are some more years of development ahead.

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• Creaselesspants Likes this wine: 94 points

  April 30, 2023 - 2004 almaviva
  Deep persistence and heavy nose
  Blackberrry, dark plum, rose and violet, cocoa and cinnamon, light charred vegetal character coming on late-becoming more pronounced with time, high acidity. Medium + body. Drink now, perhaps a bit spent but still outstanding. I prefer the Don Melchor but this is an outstanding bottle. Spent two hours in a decanter. 94 points.

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• SCN68 Likes this wine: 94 points

  December 31, 2021 - I wasn’t certain what to expect but it was utterly spectacular. At it’s peak so drink now, no need to wait. Tannins are resolved so you’re left with ripe, mature fruit. Full-bodied, mouth filling, 1 minute+ finish. Luckily , I have a couple more.

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• smahk wrote: 92 points

  January 6, 2021 - Color: deep garnet
  Nose: black cherry plum anise vanilla
  This is a full bodied wine with cherry and plum upfront followed by anise, vanilla and chocolate. A nice lingering finish with well integrated tannins.
  This is still quite vibrant with years to go. I purchased a case in early 2007 and they have been properly cellared since.

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• guitarguy wrote: 92 points

  November 2, 2020 - Drink any time. This had a nose of smoky boysenberry fruit. Good lift. Mild, caressing tannins with blackberry, bitter chocolate, cracked pepper and a good mouth coat. This is it. Drink it now or maybe 1-2 years. It’s peaked, not likely to improve and, truthfully, why wait?

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type Red
• Producer Viña Almaviva S.A.
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Almaviva
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Chile
• Region Maipo Valley
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Puente Alto
• UPC Codes 087000346208, 087000351646, 087000368309, 3490890009356

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• In Cellars 820 (53%)
• Consumed 730 (47%)

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