Excellent to drink now as the Sauvignon Blanc’s racy acidity is to the fore but after 2 years in bottle the Viognier and Semillon start to emerge with the Viognier noticeable for apricot notes and the Semillon adding richness and texture
These cooling and humid influences descend at night
and crushed herbs
Complex flavours of black cardamom
producing expressive wines with freshness
2021 Carmenere, Montes Alpha Winter Offers Excellent to drink now asSmooth, expressive and unmistakably Carmnre, this opens with ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum, followed by notes of dark chocolate, clove and a gentle lift of green pepper and dried herbs. The palate is plush and flowing, with generous dark fruit wrapped in velvety tannins, balanced by fresh acidity and a subtle savoury edge that adds complexity without interrupting the glide. Polished and confident, it finishes long, warming and quietly