Neyen

Espíritu de Apalta Colchagua Valley Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2222 ratings
9.143 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Onion, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese
Top Notes For
Rebecca Fletcher

Red and black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon and nutmeg. Great nose! M acid and body. M+ tannin. Balanced. M/m+ finish. Lovely.

Red and black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon and nutmeg. Great nose! M acid and body. M+ tannin. Balanced. M/m+ finish. Lovely.

Nov 2nd, 2017
Kenny Baldridge

Always awesome!

Always awesome!

Sep 12th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

This is the 2011 Veramonte Neyen Espiritu de Apalta from Colchagua Valley. I’ve asked Delectable to add it.

This was my best wine and best red Chilean wine I had in 8 days of tasting 12 different producers.

On the nose; dark ruby, ripe, currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum with strawberries on the edges, dark rich, semi-sweet soil, black licorice, very light herbal notes, light black pepper, leather, sweet tarry notes, vanilla, cinnamon, core of anise, sweet loamy top soil, dry stems with dark fresh, perfumed florals and violets.

On the palate, the body is round and full. The tannins are round and velvety. Dark ruby, ripe, currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum with strawberries on the edges. Dark rich, semi-sweet soil, black licorice, very light herbal notes, light black pepper, leather, dry crushed rock powder, tobacco leaf, vanilla, sweet tarry notes, cinnamon, core of anise, sweet loamy top soil, dry stems and dark fresh, elegant, perfumed florals and violets. The acidy is fresh, round and excellent. The long, ripe, ruby, elegant, well balanced, sexy, finish is drop dead gorgeous and lasts minutes.

Photos of; a side view from their entrance that shows the Chilean flag, coastal mountain range, the start of fall colors and their Estate vines. Branded wood carved bench, foxtails in bloom and their beautiful pound on the front grounds.

This is the 2011 Veramonte Neyen Espiritu de Apalta from Colchagua Valley. I’ve asked Delectable to add it.

This was my best wine and best red Chilean wine I had in 8 days of tasting 12 different producers.

On the nose; dark ruby, ripe, currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum with strawberries on the edges, dark rich, semi-sweet soil, black licorice, very light herbal notes, light black pepper, leather, sweet tarry notes, vanilla, cinnamon, core of anise, sweet loamy top soil, dry stems with dark fresh, perfumed florals and violets.

On the palate, the body is round and full. The tannins are round and velvety. Dark ruby, ripe, currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum with strawberries on the edges. Dark rich, semi-sweet soil, black licorice, very light herbal notes, light black pepper, leather, dry crushed rock powder, tobacco leaf, vanilla, sweet tarry notes, cinnamon, core of anise, sweet loamy top soil, dry stems and dark fresh, elegant, perfumed florals and violets. The acidy is fresh, round and excellent. The long, ripe, ruby, elegant, well balanced, sexy, finish is drop dead gorgeous and lasts minutes.

Photos of; a side view from their entrance that shows the Chilean flag, coastal mountain range, the start of fall colors and their Estate vines. Branded wood carved bench, foxtails in bloom and their beautiful pound on the front grounds.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2018
Adam Knoerzer

Big, bold, jammy, and woody.

Big, bold, jammy, and woody.

Nov 30th, 2016
Peter Yeung

Alluring, dark nose, silky palate with cigar box and black fruits

Alluring, dark nose, silky palate with cigar box and black fruits

Oct 30th, 2016
Jay Christianson

Winemaker Canyon Wind and Anemoi

8.9

A fun offering. Full and bright. Good with age. 2008 not a seminal vintage.

A fun offering. Full and bright. Good with age. 2008 not a seminal vintage.

Oct 7th, 2016
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.7

This #chilean wine is showing well but lacks excitement and complexity. The tannins and alcohol are present. Some fun characteristics came out after a decant. The fruit is black and blue but lacks definition and excitement. #colchaguavalley #espirtudeapalta #chile #carmenere #neyen #ctbucklinwine

This #chilean wine is showing well but lacks excitement and complexity. The tannins and alcohol are present. Some fun characteristics came out after a decant. The fruit is black and blue but lacks definition and excitement. #colchaguavalley #espirtudeapalta #chile #carmenere #neyen #ctbucklinwine

Jul 18th, 2016
BurgundyFan

Nice effort

Nice effort

Apr 17th, 2016
Justin Bothur

Drinking beautifully now.

Drinking beautifully now.

Feb 3rd, 2016
BurgundyFan

Oaky, jammy

Oaky, jammy

Dec 19th, 2015