Vina Montes

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER. The '05 Montes Purple Angel has a splendid nose of pain grille, spice box, pepper, sage, blueberry, and blackberry jam; it cuts a wide path on the palate.

90 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '10 Montes Alpha Syrah reveals copious blueberry and cassis fruit laced with vanilla; full-bodied with a layer of creamy oak; spicy black fruit on the entry; powerful finish.

87 PTS, BEST BUY, WINE ENTHUSIAST. Finds its way to floral berry fruit aromas and creamy plum and raspberry flavors.

The Montes Classic Malbec is a medium-dense red with full textures and soft tannins; drinks easily.

87 PTS, BEST BUY, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '08 Montes Classic Merlot has solid berry and crusty dark aromatics; palate has good size and cushion with a creamy feel housing soft plum and herb.

Chile. Fresh and crisp with a nice structure at mid palate showing tropical fruits, peaches, pineapples and citrus. 12.5% ABV