2021 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto Chile italian reds

2021 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto Chile italian redsA remarkable effort that channels the finesse of the vintage with rich, muscular edges, offering a base of graphite and cassis notes that gather around elegant layers of dried rosemary and white pepper. The richly textured core of raspberry and plum flavors show precision and just enough acidity to keep things sailing onto the finish around well integrated tannins and touches of cocoa. Best from 2026 through 2040. 5,000 cases imported. 99 POINTS!

A barrel sample of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

The production of Montes Alpha M is extremely limited and vintages are only released if our head winemaker

The acidity along with a kiss of sea-salt salinity rounds out the tasting perfectly

a true gem of a town in La Rioja

and a smooth

Then turns to pine cone and cedar

This wine is super expressive with aromas of blackberry

and elements of citrus amplify the bright savory character

coffee and sandalwood are framed by supple tannin and a warm

to enjoy with great pleasure sooner rather than later

offering glimpses at warm black cherries

The tannins are palate-etching and crisp and resolve with a fineness that leaves an overall impression of total harmony