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2006 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
- Colchagua Valley, Chile
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- $ 19 / 750ml
- From March 2021
- Red - Bold and Structured
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Critic tasting note: "Aromas of cocoa, cassis and marshmallow are sweet and attractive, while the palate feels just right and tastes of cassis, plum, caramel and pepper. While it is powerful, it's not a runaway tank. Thus expect a sly finish that's toasty, dark and polite. Drink now and over the next couple of years. Very good Cab from one of Chile's top producers." - 91/100, Wine Enthusiast
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Montes is a large wine producer in Chile, exporting wines to more than 100 countries around the world. The company produces a wide range of wines from classic Chilean grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Mer...
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- Producer Notes
- Colchagua is one of the Chilean wine valleys with the most international prestige, in which Viña Montes was a pioneer in establishing its production. This valley is located in the central zone of Chile, less than two hours driving from its capital, Santiago. Our beautiful vineyards are located in one of the best terroirs in the area, Apalta. Its unique characteristics and location, allow a mild exposure to the sun of the vines, which contributes to a slow, although more complete maturation of the grapes. In the same valley, between the Coastal Range and the sea, we find our Marchigüe vineyards, immersed in an undulating landscape that ends in the Pacific Ocean (25 km away), where our red grapes mature slowly under the influence of somewhat colder temperatures.
- Drinking Window
- 2009-2016
- Alcohol ABV
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14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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French
- Ownership
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Aurelio Montes
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Ageing
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55% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels (1st, 2nd, and 3rd use) for 12 months.
- Producer Tasting Notes
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The complex nose offers outstanding aromas of ripe black fruits such as figs and blackberries complemented by notes of crème de cassis, while spices such as cayenne pepper appear over a back of dark chocolate, which masterfully envelopes subtle aromas of leather and tobacco. The palate with perfectly rounded tannins that trigger an explosion of the fruit on the mid-palate.
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Spare ribs in black bean sauce Starter Course
- Contains: pork ribs
- Chinese
- Blue Grey T-bone Main Course
- Marbled, tender and flavourful beef from the Blue Grey, a hybrid breed from Scotland and northern England
- Western
- Beef meatloaf Main Course
- Contains: beef mince
- American
- Mimolette Cheese Course
- French
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Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Likely past it
The 2006 vintage for Chile was very good.
A cold, dry winter and spring delayed both budburst and flowering and instances of both frost and rainfall disrupted the budding particularly for Pinot Noir. However, the growing season than picked up with largely warm, dry sunny...
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