Neyen

Espíritu de Apalta Colchagua Valley Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon

9.316 ratings
9.42 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
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
Brett Rogosin

Good fruit, nice spice, silky and drinking very well right now.

Good fruit, nice spice, silky and drinking very well right now.

Jul 21st, 2021
Nezih

Wow! Deep purple color, full bodied, explosion of flavors. One of the best I have tried from Chile.

Wow! Deep purple color, full bodied, explosion of flavors. One of the best I have tried from Chile.

Jun 30th, 2019
Miguel Oqueli

Brett

Brett

Sep 8th, 2018
Chris Danner

Very nice chilean blend 50 cab 50 carmenere.

Very nice chilean blend 50 cab 50 carmenere.

Jul 11th, 2018
KA
9.3

50% Carmenere 50% Cabernet blend from one of the top producers in the Colchuaga Valley in Chile. Great balance and depth.

50% Carmenere 50% Cabernet blend from one of the top producers in the Colchuaga Valley in Chile. Great balance and depth.

Nov 24th, 2017
Miguel Oqueli

Bret

Oct 15th, 2017
Al Seffair

I tasted this wine at Casablanca wineyard in January, 2017. I liked the Carmenere/Cabernet blend, price at wineyard was $19.00.

I tasted this wine at Casablanca wineyard in January, 2017. I liked the Carmenere/Cabernet blend, price at wineyard was $19.00.

Jan 21st, 2017
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.3

jesus had this 6 years ago

jesus had this 6 years ago

Aug 2nd, 2018
Daniel Leonard

Daniel had this 4 years ago

Daniel had this 4 years ago

Mar 10th, 2020