Montes
Montes Alpha Colchagua Valley Syrah
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
1988 was the firstbrelease of Montes Alpha wine when Montes became one of the first premium wineries in Chile. Today Aurelio Montes continues leading the winemaking effort. A blend of 90% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Viognier. Very dark red with full berry fruit nose adding mineral and spice notes. On the palate blueberry and cherry flavors with cacao and vanilla oak accompanying soft tannins. Lingering finish ending with toasty spice. Nice value.
1988 was the firstbrelease of Montes Alpha wine when Montes became one of the first premium wineries in Chile. Today Aurelio Montes continues leading the winemaking effort. A blend of 90% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Viognier. Very dark red with full berry fruit nose adding mineral and spice notes. On the palate blueberry and cherry flavors with cacao and vanilla oak accompanying soft tannins. Lingering finish ending with toasty spice. Nice value.
Oct 4th, 2017
So consistent, and represents great value for money. Smooth, lithe and open-knit. Hints of caramel, olives and spice box on the nose. Plush texture and wonderful weight. Blackberries and blueberries are evident. Perfect tannic and acid structure. This is a fun quaff.
So consistent, and represents great value for money. Smooth, lithe and open-knit. Hints of caramel, olives and spice box on the nose. Plush texture and wonderful weight. Blackberries and blueberries are evident. Perfect tannic and acid structure. This is a fun quaff.
1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2017
June 2014 in Brazil Montes Alpha Syrah 2010
June 2014 in Brazil Montes Alpha Syrah 2010
Sep 26th, 2014Nice syrah, but nothing too amazing. Might be better with a much longer breathing time.
Nice syrah, but nothing too amazing. Might be better with a much longer breathing time.
Feb 4th, 2018
Smells of roasted jam and full on barnyard.
Hefty wine with oak laden cocoa covered fruits, classic Syrah from South America. Fresh garden vegetal and citric like acid bringing up the rear.
One should always have a bottle of this on the shelf.
Smells of roasted jam and full on barnyard.
Hefty wine with oak laden cocoa covered fruits, classic Syrah from South America. Fresh garden vegetal and citric like acid bringing up the rear.
One should always have a bottle of this on the shelf.
Outstanding Syrah from Chile. Tasty dark cherry flavor, mild tannins. 93 points, James Suckling. Total Wine $17.99
Outstanding Syrah from Chile. Tasty dark cherry flavor, mild tannins. 93 points, James Suckling. Total Wine $17.99
Aug 22nd, 2017
At Rats Restaurant paired with roasted duck breast
At Rats Restaurant paired with roasted duck breast
Apr 9th, 2017
Solid Syrah. Works well with spicy food. Full bodied.
Solid Syrah. Works well with spicy food. Full bodied.
Mar 7th, 2017
Delicious. Great fruit and finish @bltsteakhongkong
Delicious. Great fruit and finish @bltsteakhongkong
Jan 11th, 2017