Casa Lapostolle

Clos Apalta Limited Release Carménère Blend

9.338 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Petit Verdot, Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Decanted for three hours. Kirsch, red currents, brambles, vanilla, baking spices, magnolia blooms, teriyaki, spice box, tobacco. Fiercely tannic still. Hard to say what the future brings but this is a drink with patience or hold wine.

Decanted for three hours. Kirsch, red currents, brambles, vanilla, baking spices, magnolia blooms, teriyaki, spice box, tobacco. Fiercely tannic still. Hard to say what the future brings but this is a drink with patience or hold wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2018
Rafael Landestoy

One of my favorite South American wines. Love it!

One of my favorite South American wines. Love it!

May 21st, 2017
Joanie Hudson

Solid - structure, dark fruit, vibrant.. Very nice wine.

Solid - structure, dark fruit, vibrant.. Very nice wine.

Dec 31st, 2014
Rafael Landestoy

Gorgeous wine. Love me some Carmenere. Really dark, black cherry, some cassis and just all sound goodness.

Gorgeous wine. Love me some Carmenere. Really dark, black cherry, some cassis and just all sound goodness.

Jun 14th, 2014
Marna Schneid

Delicious with the variety of dishes served at Thanksgiving including smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, carciofi, etc.

Delicious with the variety of dishes served at Thanksgiving including smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, carciofi, etc.

Nov 22nd, 2018
Rich Robot

2008 opened in 2015. Alcohol is way out of balance.

2008 opened in 2015. Alcohol is way out of balance.

Mar 29th, 2015
David Aryeh

Delicious wine with great aftertaste

Delicious wine with great aftertaste

Mar 22nd, 2015
Scott Klein

Amazing

Amazing

Apr 21st, 2014
Javier Lozada

Excellent. Very tasty, mature red color fruits in your mound, nice color. A typical good wine from the new world

Excellent. Very tasty, mature red color fruits in your mound, nice color. A typical good wine from the new world

Jan 29th, 2014
Nitin Khanna

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Oct 23rd, 2013