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Montes 'Alpha' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
$22.81 $16.95
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Vinous Media 93
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Alpha is also 10% Syrah and 5% Carmnre from Marchige, Colchagua, and was aged for 14 months in one-third new barrels. Dark garnet red in hue. The ripe nose ranges from blackberry to cassis with hints of spice and faint balsamic notes. In the mouth, this has a full body, reactive, grippy tannins, and good juice and structure. Very much reflecting the character of the variety right now; it  ... read more
vm 93 js 92
Shelf Location — 73b
Size: 750mL (wine)
Alcohol by vol: 14.5%
Closure: Cork
Store Item ID: #50429
Location at store: 73b
Item Description
Vinous Media 93
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Alpha is also 10% Syrah and 5% Carmnre from Marchige, Colchagua, and was aged for 14 months in one-third new barrels. Dark garnet red in hue. The ripe nose ranges from blackberry to cassis with hints of spice and faint balsamic notes. In the mouth, this has a full body, reactive, grippy tannins, and good juice and structure. Very much reflecting the character of the variety right now; it might be best to put it aside for a while.

James Suckling 92
"Olives and fresh blackcurrants with nice twists of bay leaf and dark chocolate. This is a medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon with crunchy red and black cherries and tight but silky tannins. More red fruit here. 10% merlot in the blend. Drink now."
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The history of Montes seems like a dream, and that's truly how it began, gradually becoming reality. It was in 1987 that our two original founders, Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray, both highly experienced wine professionals, wanted to realize their dream of producing Chilean wines a quantum-leap higher in quality than the standards of the time. In 1988, they joined up with the other two founders, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, who brought their own complementary skills and expertise to the venture. And thus Montes was born, at first under the name Discover Wine. It was a dream come true for four great visionaries who succeeded in taking Montes wines from nowhere to more than 100 countries worldwide; by making 'first growth' wines respected and admired by the world's critics and trade, and by drawing attention to what Chile was capable of producing. After we created the first Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon - through hard work and passion - it didn't take long to achieve recognition. It was a mould-breaking wine that immediately raised the bar for other Chilean producers. Concentrated, complex and stylish, its success was
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Great Value, Very Fine
"Nice cabernet, medium-bodied with a touch of oak, cherry and strawberry. As always, cabs from South America a very affordable. This should appeal to a wide variety of palates."
Posted byEdward on May 26, 2023Verified Purchase
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