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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very smoky and dark on the nose, with hints of charcoal, chocolate and blackberries. Opens up nicely on the palate to display sour plums and tart cherries allied with coffee and black tea. The finish is filled with dusty tannins, counterbalanced by juicy acidity. Drink now or hold for up to five years. Best Buy.

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Montes Malbec - 1999

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lot of ripe apple, creamy butter and pear aromas make for a friendly opening, while the palate is plump and weighty, with toasty melon, citrus and buttered pear flavors. Tropical throughout, but with character and toasty spice on the finish. Ready to drink.

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Montes Chardonnay - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tight and oaky at first, with aromas of lemon rind, maple and leather. Next up, cassis and black cherry appear in the mouth, which precedes a tight, chocolaty finish that features good length and manly tannins. Very tightly wound, and powerful.

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Montes Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rarely does one get celery from the nose of a Montes wine, but in this case it’s there. The mouth, meanwhile, is expectedly sweet, with blackberry and a touch of rubber. The wine improves with airing, but it’s not a prime-timer.

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Montes Malbec - 2002

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A bit earthy in color; it’s not your average bright ruby. The nose is more refined and condensed than one might expect, with subdued scents of raspberry, plum and cola. Suave in terms of texture, and long on the finish.

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Montes Merlot - 2002

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Almost gold, with a bright yellow luster. The nose is round and full, with a clear smokiness that isn’t too heavy. Quite modern in style, with rich pear and apple flavors. The ’02 version is significantly less oaky than previous Alpha Chardonnays.

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Montes Chardonnay - 2002

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A classic high-end Carmenère, with enticingly rich, chocolaty, herbal aromas. The palate is lush but balanced, with a generous texture, smooth tannins and plenty of depth. Saturated in flavor, with blackberry, herbal notes, chocolate, spiced meat and more. Drink now through 2012.

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Montes Carmenère - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Begins with a touch of sawdust, but that quickly morphs into cinnamon and spice. Of course, there’s bulky dark fruit to offset it. In the mouth, we’re talking black plum and berry fruit in spades, while the feel is tight and right, with serious tannins. A generous wine, one that represents Chile and Colchagua positively. Imported by T.G.I.C. Importers.

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Montes Cabernet Sauvignon - 2003

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tire rubber, tobacco, bacon, olive and a dark smokiness define the nose on this Merlot, which is miles away from the simple, easy wines that most people associate with the variety. This one is big, herbal, peppery and endowed with black fruit, hoisin sauce, roasted tomato and kick. It needs some airing to show its best.

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Montes Merlot - 2008

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Starts with typical aromas of olive, herbs, spice and pepper, and there’s berry fruit underneath. The palate is racier and more staunch than the 2007, with cherry, olive, plum and a hint of raisin. Tightly formed, with a lively DNA and a tangy finish touched up by cocoa.

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Montes Carmenère - 2008

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