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Espíritu de Apalta Colchagua Valley Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon

9.028 ratings
9.09 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
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
Maggie Meroney

Winner at tonight's tasting.

Winner at tonight's tasting.

Dec 8th, 2015
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.4

80% Carmenere, 20% Cab Sauv. Rich and voluptuous. Blackberry, cassis, sweet tobacco and smoky oak

80% Carmenere, 20% Cab Sauv. Rich and voluptuous. Blackberry, cassis, sweet tobacco and smoky oak

Nov 30th, 2014
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

8.1

Guess I'm not a fan of carmenère... Way too bold, even after decanting for two hours or so. Definitely would like to revisit some day.

Guess I'm not a fan of carmenère... Way too bold, even after decanting for two hours or so. Definitely would like to revisit some day.

Oct 13th, 2014
Corey Zamora, CSW

Tried this blind-had me fooled for a Cali wine. New world style.

Tried this blind-had me fooled for a Cali wine. New world style.

May 21st, 2014
Taylor Rex Robertson

Not as good as the 07 50-50 blend, but still tasty for the price

Not as good as the 07 50-50 blend, but still tasty for the price

Jan 5th, 2014
John Chawluk

Agree with the jammy comment. Improving with time drinking. Nicely priced!

Agree with the jammy comment. Improving with time drinking. Nicely priced!

Jul 20th, 2016
Corey Lair

This was a wonderful bottle... Great balance with just the right amount of fruit on the mid palate.

This was a wonderful bottle... Great balance with just the right amount of fruit on the mid palate.

Jul 14th, 2015
Marc Myers

Nice dark fruit and cedar notes on the nose. Supple tannin in mid through finish. 2008

Nice dark fruit and cedar notes on the nose. Supple tannin in mid through finish. 2008

Dec 13th, 2014
Jack Ulfsrud

Oh, very smokey. Very good.

Oh, very smokey. Very good.

Apr 20th, 2014