Montes Alpha Limited edition Cabernet Sauvignon – Carmenère 2016 D.O. Colchagua Valley

Montes Alpha Limited edition  Cabernet Sauvignon – Carmenère 2016 D.O. Colchagua Valley

Dark and ripe, this wine is heavily smoky with intense aromas of blackberries, black currant, saucy plums, tobacco, rubber and an overwhelming green pepper presence. It’s very typical, nothing surprising, from the actual aromas to the heavy palate. It’s nicely done and balanced, especially considering the amount of strength & depth to integrate.

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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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Montes Alpha, purple Angel Carménère 2016 D.O. Colchagua Valley

Montes Alpha, purple Angel Carménère 2016 D.O.  Colchagua Valley

The color is a bold opaque, inky purple. Classic, heavily wooded style, this wine shows a lot of empyreumatic aromas. Chocolate, grounded coffee, toast, smoke, charcoal and charred wood makes up the base of the aromatic profile. On the palate, the fruit is way more forward, with fleshy dark blackberries and cherries.

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Bodega Emiliana, Coyam 2016 D.O. Colchagua Valley

Bodega Emiliana, Coyam 2016 D.O. Colchagua Valley

Coyam is the emblematic wine that represents Emiliana’s philosophy in which organic and biodynamic agriculture is the way to obtain better balanced, healthier, and more terroir driven vineyards. This blend of Syrah, Carménère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Mourvedre comes from the organic grown Los Robles Estate. Incredibly complex, with a nice harmony of concentrated berries…

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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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Secret de Viu Manent 2014 – Malbec – Valle Colchagua

Secret de Viu Manent 2014 – Malbec – Valle Colchagua

The nose is aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of balsamic and leather associated with fine notes of blackberry, currant, redcurrant as well as hints of spice and violets. The palate is fruity, sleek, well-balanced, relatively fat and offers suavity and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of redcurrant, fresh red cherry and…

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Viu Manent – Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Estate Collection – Valle de Colchagua – Chile

Viu Manent – Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Estate Collection – Valle de Colchagua – Chile

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of citrus and green bell pepper associated with fine / discreet notes of white fruit (in the background). The palate is fruity, unctuous, straight and offers a fine minerality, fat and a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of lemon and lime zest associated with…

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Viu Manent – El Incidente – Carménère 2011 – Valle de Colchagua

Viu Manent – El Incidente – Carménère 2011 – Valle de Colchagua

The nose is fruity, relatively powerful, slightly charming and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry and red fruit combined with slight notes of bell pepper and flowers. The palate is fruity, sleek, gourmand, suave, well-balanced, relatively fleshy and offers juiciness, fat, a good structure as well as a nice and silky matter….

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Viu Manent – Carménère Gran Reserva 2014 – Valle de Colchagua

Viu Manent – Carménère Gran Reserva 2014 – Valle de Colchagua

The nose is fruity, powerful and concentrated. It reveals notes of cassis associated with slight notes of truffle, underbrush as well as a hint of dark chocolate powder and blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, a bit gourmand and offers juiciness, suavity, a nice volume and roundness. On the palate this wine expresses…

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Clos L’apalta – 2012 Limited Release – Colchagua Valley

Clos L’apalta – 2012 Limited Release – Colchagua Valley

The nose is aromatic, powerful, charming and elegant. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and slight notes of plum associated with a a touch of violet, oak, sour cherry and a hint of mocha. The palate is fruity and well balanced, relatively fat and offers freshness, a certain minerality, a nice acid frame and a…

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