Montes Alpha, Montes Folly Syrah 2016 D.O. Colchagua Valley – Apalta

Montes Alpha, Montes Folly Syrah 2016 D.O.  Colchagua Valley – Apalta

Folly is the adventurous range from Montes Alpha combining the steepest, highest slopes in Apalta with a bold varietal choice. Blackened in color and expression, the wine is condensed with cooked and sweet notes of blueberries, vanilla beans and coconut. It’s ripped to the core, robust and well balanced on the palate with smooth tannins…

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Carmen DO, QUIJADA, Semillón 2017 D.O. Colchagua Valley – Apalta

Carmen DO, QUIJADA,  Semillón 2017 D.O. Colchagua Valley – Apalta

Carmen has recently taken another turn by offering a completely different range of products called Carmen DO based on terroir specificity. The Quijada is a delicate and expressive old-vine Semillón with a tremendous texture and powerful phenolics. It’s bright, vibrant, full-bodied and extremely complex with aromas of almonds, wet rocks, white flowers, cantaloupe, honeysuckle, citrus…

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Vik 2011 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

Vik 2011 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

(Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Carmenere 29%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 5%, Syrah 4%) The nose is elegant, fine, complex and quite delicate. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and flowers associated with slight notes of red berries, mocha, well integrated oaky/spicy notes and a touch of grey pepper. The palate is fruity, nicely mineral, nicely structured,…

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Vik 2010 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

Vik 2010 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

(Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Carmenere 32%, Cabernet Franc 5% and Merlot 4% and Syrah 3%) The nose is fine, complex and elegant. It reveals notes of black fruit, raspberry and crunchy small black berries associated with a few notes of violet, cherry, graphite, toasted notes as well as slight notes of saline minerality, spices and coffee….

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Lapostolle – Clos Apalta 2006 – Limited Release – Valle Colchagua

Lapostolle – Clos Apalta 2006 – Limited Release – Valle Colchagua

The nose is slightly austere and fine. It reveals notes of cherry and very ripe blackberries associated with a touch of dried fig and a slight hint of spice as well as a touch of liquorice. The palate is beautifully harmonious, dense, sleek, fat and offers a beautiful matter. In the mouth it expresses notes…

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Lapostolle – Clos Apalta 2011 – Limited Release – Colchagua Valley

Lapostolle – Clos Apalta 2011 – Limited Release – Colchagua Valley

The nose reveals a bouquet of red fruits and plum associated with notes of raspberry and a spicy note. The palate is fruity, rich, well concentrated, round and offers nice matter. In the mouth it expresses notes of fresh red fruit, blackberry cream, plum and chocolate combined with a touch of vanilla and sweet spices….

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