Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Montes "Limited Selection" Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere blend 2017

Purple/garnet hue with aromas of ruby red grapefruit, citrus notes, a tinge of mushroom, violets above the rim.

Palate--Big presentation with a robust, chewy structure with dark berry notes, still the red grapefruit mid- palate, plastic like finish. Admittedly an awkward first impression, puckery tannins, and a finish that is lingering and not off putting.

Montes is one of Chile's premier vintners, and generally reliable. This is a table wine level production around $14. I am ambivalent at this point and will update when it has breathed for a while. 
Update--This balanced out and was a nice accompaniment to my dinner of left-overs. Raise a glass!

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