Saturday Tasting - Tragedy hits Chilean Wine Harvest
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time:
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
The Wine Cabinet
Category:
The earthquake in Chile not only damaged scores of warehouses and thousands of barrels, but has made the harvest a nearly impossible task with little or no labor or equipment available t support the effort. For the entire weekend, 10% of all tasting table sales will be donated to support the relief effort in Chile through the International Red Cross. Free of Charge; Full of Fun. 10% off from the first bottle on the tasting table
The first activities at our vineyard began in 1987. Two partners with great illusions, Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray, both holding long-standing experience in the wine industry, were certain Chile could improve on the quality it was producing at the time. It seemed as if the large and medium-scale vineyards were satisfied with limiting their distribution to local supermarkets. They certainly knew how to produce premium wines, but didn’t feel up to it, they were satisfied with the niche markets they had attained, which was certainly broad, although small. In 1988, another two original partners joined in, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, each providing their qualified, complimentary views, and thus, Viña Montes was formally born, initially under the name Discover Wine Ltda., a saga that has made Chile internationally known in 75 countries worldwide while providing extensive recognition and acclaim
Montes Alpha Merlot $23This Merlot has a deep, intense red color. On the nose it presents red berries aromas, especially of cherry and strawberries, accompanied by interesting floral notes which are perfectly blended with the coffee and tobacco flavors associated from its twelve months of oak ageing
On the palate it’s a full-bodied wine of great finesse with a long, smooth and pleasant finish
On the palate it’s a full-bodied wine of great finesse with a long, smooth and pleasant finish
Montes Alpha Carmenere 2007 $24Deep and live ruby red color. The wine has a very elegant and evident Carmenère tipicity, showing lovely black pepper aromas with hints of red berries, chocolate, a bit of vanilla and black plums. In the mouth is distinctively smooth, with rounded and soft tannins. Long finish. The oak is beautifully integrated and balanced.
Montes Classic Cabernet Sauvignon $11 Cabernet Sauvignon Classic Limited Release is enhanced by blending 30% of Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon on its 2008 vintage thus producing a more complex and higher quality wine.
This wine is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, both sourced from the well known Colchagua valley. The wine has been aged for six months in new and used French oak. Deep ruby red colour, very appealing. The nose is packed with layers of caramel, cinnamon, candy and hints of mint, with a prevalence of fruit over oak. A spicy, full-flavored wine, with good body, fruit and firm friendly tannins. Full body in mid palate and pleasant finish. Well recommended for pairing it with a piece of soft red meats, some pastas or as wine by the glass. D.O. Colchagua Valley.
Montes Classic Sauvignon Blanc $11 A wine with extremely attractive tropical nose. A fresh, crispy, light, happy wine to the palate. Pale yellow and 100% fermented in stainless steel. No oak ageing. Selected grapes picked from the cool Casablanca climate together with the elegance of the fruit picked from the foothills of the Andes in Curicó valley. Enjoy as young as possible.
Drink it with fresh salads, fish or simply as its own. Perfect as wine by the glass.
D.O. Casablanca and Curicó Valleys.
Montes Classic Chardonnay $11This is a wine fermented 40 % in French oak barrels and 60 % in stainless steel tanks.
The process is carried out under controlled temperature conditions between 12 - 15 ºC (54 - 59 ºF) to maximize the fruit aromas.
Beautiful pale gold in color with green hues, its aromas blend butter and hints of vanilla and tropical fruits like banana and ripe pineapple.
A fresh and youthful wine, fruity, with good body and balance, creamy and complex in the mid palate, a very gentle Chardonnay with a long and persistent finish.
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