Aurelio Montes was one of the pioneers of the premium wine industry in Chile when he and his partners founded the Montes winery in the late 1980s. His dogged determination has helped draw the world’s attention to Chile as a source of upscale wines. His 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon “Alpha” bottling conveys rich dark black fruit flavors entwined with smokey notes. Quite polished and supple, it’s perfect for current consumption with grilled beef. It delivers far more than the price suggests.
Montes, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
By Michael Apstein