Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.8

This is my second time tasting this #vintage of #closapalta from #lapostolle No question that this is a huge wine but it is pretty well balanced for an 11 year old #chilean wine with 15% abv. Firm tannins, medium acid, and strong black, blue, and red fruit. After 3 hours exposed to the air the finish on the wine became bitter. I don't have super high hopes for this wine being fully mature but I am definitely intrigued about what could develop. #chile #colchagua #carmenere — 8 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.0

A tightly wound nose with muted ripe black and red fruit. A fine structure and rich palate with big tannins. Abv is high. Acid is low. This will be great in another 5 years. #closapalta #lapostolle #carmenere #chile — 8 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.7

Really rich red and black fruit on nose and palate. 3 phases. Hour 1- Closed, hour 2, 3- big and enjoyable, hour 4- fading. Still alive but tannins start to take over when exposed to too much air. #chile #cabernetsauvignon #closapalta — 9 years ago