Montes

Montes Alpha Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.7109 ratings
8.910 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sam
7.9

Its okay. Nothing special. Fruit forward, hint of plums, light body, tannins are brief with low acidity. Alcohol does hit the back of tongue a bit stronger than I'm use to. Probably needed a couple more years

Its okay. Nothing special. Fruit forward, hint of plums, light body, tannins are brief with low acidity. Alcohol does hit the back of tongue a bit stronger than I'm use to. Probably needed a couple more years

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (89/100)

Вяленые ягоды черной смородины, джемовые нотки, замша, черника. Достаточно интенсивно, горький шоколад, мускатный орех. Пряно, полно, солидно. Вкус более пряный чем ягодный, интенсивно, без существенных дополнений к аромату. Выраженные, но в целом вполне зрелые танины.

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16/20 (89/100)

Вяленые ягоды черной смородины, джемовые нотки, замша, черника. Достаточно интенсивно, горький шоколад, мускатный орех. Пряно, полно, солидно. Вкус более пряный чем ягодный, интенсивно, без существенных дополнений к аромату. Выраженные, но в целом вполне зрелые танины.

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1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2015
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.6

A husky Cabernet with great aromatic typicity & broad-shouldered tannins. The oak is subtly integrated & there's that lovely, high-toned eucalyptus note that sings of Chile.

A husky Cabernet with great aromatic typicity & broad-shouldered tannins. The oak is subtly integrated & there's that lovely, high-toned eucalyptus note that sings of Chile.

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2015
Selene Sooyeon Kim

Decent

1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2015
Wineshout 💀

A classic Cab that doesn't disappoint. Berries 'n' chocolate, great structure. A dynamic duo with lamb (thrown in herbs and call yourself gourmet!)

A classic Cab that doesn't disappoint. Berries 'n' chocolate, great structure. A dynamic duo with lamb (thrown in herbs and call yourself gourmet!)

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2014
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

9.0

Exceptional QPR, showing richness, balance, in a med(+) body and a hint of cocoa.

Exceptional QPR, showing richness, balance, in a med(+) body and a hint of cocoa.

Aug 9th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.6

A solid Chilean bet;-) this wine always deliver a solid quality, deep red color, deep red, full of black fruits, cherries, black current, plums, coffee and a touch of smoked oak, medium-full body with dry tannins and lots of fruits, nice avidly and a medium dry finish, approachable today, better in a year. My score 86+, drink to 2020

A solid Chilean bet;-) this wine always deliver a solid quality, deep red color, deep red, full of black fruits, cherries, black current, plums, coffee and a touch of smoked oak, medium-full body with dry tannins and lots of fruits, nice avidly and a medium dry finish, approachable today, better in a year. My score 86+, drink to 2020

Nov 28th, 2015
Cathrine Todd

Sustainable dry farmed. I like this Cab, not too herbaceous, interesting gravelly & leather notes, a hint of mint that brightens the nose and nice flesh with textural contrast with firm tannins. Price USD$16. (Sample)

Sustainable dry farmed. I like this Cab, not too herbaceous, interesting gravelly & leather notes, a hint of mint that brightens the nose and nice flesh with textural contrast with firm tannins. Price USD$16. (Sample)

Oct 6th, 2015
Alexandre Calvi

2012, Chile at his best value, blackberry on the nose lifted by a nice acidity, coconut and vanilla spice well integrated some moka undertones, Boom!

2012, Chile at his best value, blackberry on the nose lifted by a nice acidity, coconut and vanilla spice well integrated some moka undertones, Boom!

Jan 25th, 2015
Kim Edinger

Not as good as previous years.

Not as good as previous years.

Sep 16th, 2017