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1 Chile Wineries M - Q By Derek Smedley MW Last Updated 5/25/2017 Derek Smedley MW, Rectory Cottage, Lilley, Hertfordshire, LU2 8LU.

2 August 07, 2012 CHILE Tasting notes from the following growers: Contents Viña Maipo... 4 Maipo Valley... 4 Viña Mar... 4 Casablanca Valley... 4 Viñedos Marchigüe De Martino... 5 Isla de Maipo... 5 Matetic Vineyards... 7 San Antonio... 7 Maycas del Limari... 9 Limari Valley... 9 Viña Mayu... 9 Elqui Valley... 9 Misiones D Rengo... 9 Rapel Valley... 9 Montes Apalta Valley & Marchigüe Montevista Maule Valley Montgras Nativa Terra Maipo Valley Viña Ochagavia Maipo Valley Odfjell Winery Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 2

3 CHILE August 07, 2012 Maipo Valley Parcel by Parcel Consorcio Vinicola de Chile Maule Valley Viña Pargua Maipo Valley Perez Cruz Maipo Valley Barón Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Valley Pico a Pico Consorcio Vinicola de Chile Central Valley Piggy Bank Elqui Valley La Playa Estate Quebradas Central Valley Quintay Casablanca Valley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

4 August 07, 2012 CHILE Chile Wineries M - Q Tasted at the Wines of Chile Tasting see month and year in italics Tasted on other occasions see date and place in italics Growers / Wineries are in alphabetical order with area underneath Viña Maipo Maipo Valley Red Wines Ladera Verde Merlot Tasted in Lilley July 2012 The start is quite rich with a mix of red and black plums but the fleshiness gives way to bitter cherry and hard tannins. There is a lack of sweetness at the back tough slightly green and bitter. Ladera Verde Merlot Tasted in Lilley October 2014 The nose has sweet fruit ripe black plum the richness giving suppleness on the mid palate. Towards the back red cherry and bramble give a lighter fresher feel but the finish is fat and full lots of ripe damsons. Viña Mar Casablanca Valley Sparkling Wines Extra Brut NV 87 Chardonnay 60% Pinot Noir 40% Casablanca Valley Tasted at Tarapaca winery February 2013 The nose is light quite fragrant and very fresh and the start of the palate is light and crisp. There is a little more weight in the middle with the finish light fruit and very fresh Viñedos Marchigüe Red Wines Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 4

5 CHILE August 07, 2012 Reserva Syrah Tasted at the Mercado Chileno tasting Truman s Old Brewery September 2016 Sweet fruit on the nose the palate has richness and ripeness a mix of red fruits. Fresher towards the back but the sweetness is there on the finish depth of flavour. De Martino Isla de Maipo White Wines Single Vineyard Quebrada Seca Chardonnay Limari Valley There is a lemon flower fragrance about the nose with a citrus freshness on the palate. Slightly sweeter tropical fruits fill out the mid palate the richness balanced by the freshness that comes through towards the back. The finish minerals on the finish give a racy lightness and length. Chardonnay Reserve 347 Vineyards Chardonnay Limari Valley Tasted in Santiago February 2017 Depth of fruit on the nose the start of the palate is rich with ripe melon and a hint of oak. There is enough fresh fruit crisp apple to balance and refresh with the rich fruit giving depth on the finish. Rosé Wines Gallardia Rosé Cinsault Itata Valley The nose is quite light but with lovely fragrances all very red fruit in character. Wild strawberry and loganberry intermingle on the palate the freshness of the fruit giving lightness in the middle and bringing out the red fruited fragrances on the finish. Red Wines Viejas Tinajas Cinsault Itata Valley Although red fruits seem to dominate the nose there are fresh black fruits at the back just a hint of bilberry. The sweeter flavours on the mid palate are balanced by the red fruited freshness at the back so the finish seems quite light with just a hint of mint. 5 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

6 August 07, 2012 CHILE Viejas Tinajas Cinsault Itata Valley Tasted crossing the Andes February 2017 The nose is bright floral violets the palate has a complex mix of autumn hedgerow fruits bramble, rosehips and sloes. Bright and fresh in the middle there is sweetness at the back the finish lighter and spicy. Single Vineyard Alto de Piedras Carménère Maipo Valley The nose is very aromatic with herbal blackberry with some eucalyptus. The tannins are fine beautifully integrated and towards the back there are richer flavours some firmer black cherry. The finish has freshness with an attractive mix of fruits. Single Vineyard La Aguada Carignan Maule Valley There is a wild rustic feel about both nose and palate. Hedgerow fruits red cherries bramble and rosehips give lots of complexity. The mid sweetness gives way to back palate freshness that brings out a lovely herbal spiciness. Single Vineyard Limávida Malbec 90% Tannat Gros Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon Maule Valley The black fruits on the nose are rich and ripe and the palate starts with a fleshy sweetness. Black plum, black cherry are enriched by black truffles with the suppleness helped by rounded tannins. Towards the back the fruits are fresher still black fruited and this gives a lighter bright feel to the finish. Limávida Old Vines Field Blend Single Vineyard Malbec 85% Cabernet Sauvignon & Carmenère 15% Maule Valley Tasted crossing the Andes February 2017 Brambles, rosehips, wild strawberries there is a lot happening on nose and palate. The mid palate is fresh herbal the back palate sweeter rich ripe cassis and black truffle and it finishes with depth of flavour. Single Vineyard Alto Los Toros Syrah Elqui Valley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 6

7 CHILE August 07, 2012 The red fruits on the nose are very fresh quite light but with a lovely mix of flavours. Richer strawberry gives more weight on the mid palate and although there are some sweet black fruits towards the back the overall feel is one of freshness. Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 91% Malbec 4.5% Carménère 4.5% Maipo Valley Cassis dominates rich and sweet with black cherry helping the richness and depth of fruit on the palate. The fruit is ripe the tannins rounded some dark chocolate and black truffle and the back palate has layers of fruit lots of interest with herbal freshness on the finish. Matetic Vineyards San Antonio White Wines Sauvignon Blanc EQ Coastal September 2008 Light on nose, the gooseberry freshness is underpinned by fragrant lime. Lovely floral fragrances intermingle with flint and mineral. EQ Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 White flowers fresh on the nose the palate has a mineral citrus brightness. There is a hint of tropical fruit but at the back lime and lemon refresh the finish flinty and mineral. Chardonnay EQ September 2008 Sweet greengage gives a weight of flavour to the nose and richness to the palate. The mid palate is fresh and then towards the back the greengage fleshiness comes through ensuring sweet fruit fullness at the back. EQ Chardonnay San Antonio Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 Light and fresh on the nose the palate has depth and sweetness ripe melon and greengage. Behind the richness lime and apple refresh the finish quite light bright and fresh fruited. Red Wines 7 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

8 August 07, 2012 CHILE Pinot Noir EQ September 2008 Light fragrant black cherry and mulberry have charm but lack a bit of substance. Sweeter richer flavours come through on the mid palate but the finish is very light. Pinot Noir EQ Tasted at the IWC Taste of Gold June 2013 The nose has a fresh fruited charm the black fruits backed by mulberry and raspberry freshness. Sweet fruit gives a little more depth in the middle but the finish is lighter with lots of fragrances. EQ Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 Spicy pepper the nose is fresh and perfumed the palate bright with a mix of bramble and red fruits. Sweet in the middle quite rich but it is lighter at the back with fresh fruits on the finish. Syrah EQ September 2008 The red fruits feel ripe giving flesh on the nose and sweetness on the palate. Towards the back the spice of black pepper adds excitement and there is lots of flavour from the fruit mix on the finish. EQ Syrah Tasted at the winery February 2016 The nose is bright with black pepper spiciness some red fruits the palate starts fresh. Sweet in the middle depth of fruit the ripe strawberry and cherry underpinned by spicy freshness the finish is bright and long. Syrah Corralillo September 2008 Sweet red fruited nose backed by black pepper and spice. The ripeness of the fruit fleshes out the palate but under it is a freshness that lifts and lengthens the flavours towards the back. Matetic Syrah Tasted in the Carlton Club September 2016 The nose has herbal red fruits the start of the palate bright. It fills out in the middle the fruit rich and ripe mid suppleness with ripe tannins. Fresh at the back more redcurrant in character the finish has a hint of white pepper spice. Matetic Syrah Tasted at the winery February Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 8

9 CHILE August 07, 2012 Concentrated the nose has depth of flavour the start of the palate brooding richness. There are layers of flavour the richness balanced by bramble freshness the back palate quite light and peppery but it finishes with depth of flavour. Winemaker s Blend Corralillo Merlot 67% Cabernet Franc 17% Malbec 10% Pinot Noir 6% September 2008 It has lovely sweet fruit on the nose and the ripeness is much in evidence on the palate. Black plum intermingles with bilberry underpinned by green peppery spice enriched by hints of black truffle. This mix of flavours gives an excitingly complexity. Maycas del Limari Limari Valley White Wines Quebrada Seca Chardonnay Tasted in Santiago February 2016 Depth of fruit on the nose the palate has apricot and tropical fruit richness a hint of oak. There is an underlying freshness bright and citrusy at the back but it fills out on the finish with ripe tropical fruit. Viña Mayu Elqui Valley Red Wines Illusion Syrah Carmenère Tasted at Lincoln s Inn October 2015 Spicy peppery the nose has herbal freshness with a mix of red and black fruits. Sweet fruit on the mid palate gives more depth of flavour but at the back the red fruits dominate the finish leafy with black pepper spice. Syrah Reserva Tasted at the Mercado Chileno tasting Truman s Old Brewery September 2016 Light and fresh fruits the nose is bright the palate starts with raspberry freshness. There is a richer feel in the middle sweet ripe fruit fair depth of fruit at the back and on the finish. Misiones D Rengo Rapel Valley 9 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

10 August 07, 2012 CHILE Red Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Tasted is Casa Matriz Restaurant Talca February 2013 The black fruits on the nose are rich and the palate has a fleshy sweetness. Towards the back the tannins are very much in evidence and the finish is firm tight slightly rustic. Montes Apalta Valley & Marchigüe The Montes Company started in 1987 with a partnership between Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray (Douglas had run the San Pedro operation when it was owned by the Spanish Rumasa group). They were soon joined by two other partners, Afredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand developing a range of wines from their base in the Curicó Valley. Aurelio felt that the was Chile s ideal area for red wines and his dream of making wines from that area was achieved when land was bought in the Apalta side valley. This is the base for their world beating reds with a winery being completed there in Their expansion has not slowed, a vineyard site has been acquired in the neighbouring Marchigüe region and Montes have now moved into Argentina with the Kaiken label. Sparkling Wines Montes Sparkling Angel Brut 92 Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir 70% Zapallar Tasted at the winery February 2016 Tasted at the winery February 2017 Citrus freshness white flowers on the nose the start of the palate bright. Depth in the middle bready toasty with greengage richness then at then back citrus and apple refresh the finish is bright and fresh. White Wines Reserve Sauvignon Blanc September 2005 It is crisp and minerally with a mix of tropical fruit and gooseberry. There is fair depth with a slate character but not really quite open enough yet. Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 10

11 CHILE August 07, 2012 Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc Leyda September 2005 The nose is flowery with green limes, lemon and kiwi. The taste has a racy freshness nicely fragrant and a flowery minerality showing on the long finish. Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc Leyda September 2010 There is an attractive citrus freshness about the nose with the lime, lemon and kiwi mix very much in evidence on the palate. Sweeter fleshier grapefruit gives richness towards the back crisp lime ensures a lovely racy finish. Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley It has the crispness of gooseberry and green limes fresh on the nose and the palate. Slightly sweeter flavours come through in the middle but the finish is racy citrusy and mineral. Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley Tasted at Lincoln s Inn February 2015 Gooseberries herbal the nose has depth of character the palate racy and fresh. The mid palate has a richer feel grapefruit with the crunchy gooseberry the citrus and mineral giving a racy freshness to the finish. Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 Green limes a hint of gooseberry the nose is fresh and bright the palate starts crisp and crunchy Hints of tropical fruits in the middle a touch of sweetness but at the back citrus dominates the finish is crisp with gooseberry and mineral. Villa Montes Sauvignon Blanc Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Crisp and clean on the nose the palate is fresh with apple and gooseberry crispness and nice length. Villa Montes Sauvignon Blanc Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Citrus on the nose the palate has a racy freshness. Slightly sweeter in the middle but at the back citrus and gooseberry refresh. 11 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

12 August 07, 2012 CHILE Villa Montes Sauvignon Blanc Central Valley Tasted at Lincoln s Inn November 2015 The nose is quite discreet the palate fresh with a lime and lemon mix. There is a sweeter feel to the mid palate but the fresh fruit the citrus the hint of gooseberry are there at the back the finish bright and long. Villa Montes Sauvignon Blanc Curicó Valley Tasted at the Royal College of Physicians March 2016 The nose is bright fresh with a mix of citrus fruits the start of the palate crunchy gooseberry freshness. There is a richer sweeter feel in the middle good balance the finish fresh citrus and mineral with flavours that last. Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley September 2009 The nose is very light quite fragrant with lime and a hint of gooseberry. There is a touch of spice on the palate fresh lemon and lime towards the back. Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley September 2009 The nose has the freshness of lime and gooseberry. There is a lot of lovely crunchy fruit on the palate, first limes then lemons all backed by fresh gooseberry. Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Tasted at Lincoln s Inn January 2016 Citrus on the nose the start of the palate is bright richer in the middle some tropical fruits and although lime and gooseberry fresh at the back the finish is beginning to show maturity. Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Tasted at the Carlton Club December 2014 The mix of apple, lime and gooseberry refresh the nose the start of the palate crisp. Sweeter in the middle tropical fruits some tangerine all balanced by citrus at the back the finish long and racy. Sauvignon Blanc Curicó Valley Tasted in Lincoln s Inn December Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 12

13 CHILE August 07, 2012 The nose has white flower fragrance the palate fresh with a mix of citrus fruits. White peach in the middle there is a hint of sweetness and although quite full at the back the finish is fresh bright with a mix of lime and lemon. Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Tasted at the Carton Club November 2015 The nose has the gooseberry freshness so typical of the grape, the mid palate has sweetness a hint of tropical fruit some grapefruit but the back palate is racy and fresh with gooseberry crispness. Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc Aconcagua Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 The nose has white peach the start of the palate breadth of fruit. There is an underlying citrus freshness bright at the back with a hint of tropical fruit giving depth on the finish. Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc Zapallar Tasted at the winery February 2017 Racy and fresh the nose has a mineral citrus mix bright on the start of the palate. There is a hint of sweetness in the middle with fresh fruits, mineral and flint refreshing back palate and finish. Fume Blanc Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 The nose has richness and depth the palate tropical fruit sweetness in the middle. Fresh at the back the citrus mix backed by flint and mineral the finish expressive and long. Chardonnay Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Greengage rich on the nose the palate has the fleshiness of ripe melon. A hint of oak at the back adds spice and the fruit at the back palate is rich and ripe. Classic Series Chardonnay Curicó Valley Tasted in Lincoln s Inn March 2017 Citrus and apple the start of the palate is bright the nose floral and fresh. Ripe melon and greengage the mid palate has depth of flavour rich and quite sweet the ripe fruit at the back underpinned by citrus the finish fresh with length of flavour. Montes Alpha Chardonnay Casablanca September Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

14 August 07, 2012 CHILE Sweet yellow melon rather overshadowed by oak. Fresher fruit feel on the palate with melon and greengage to the fore. Good length but the oak comes through quite strongly. Montes Alpha Chardonnay Casablanca Valley September 2008 The nose has lots of fleshy melon enriched by toasty butterscotch. The weight of fruit on the palate gives richness and flesh but it is underpinned by fresher grapefruit that lifts and lengthens the flavours. September Fruit richness fleshes out the nose but behind the melon and greengage is a touch of oak. Fruit weight fills out the mid palate, the sweetness of melon overtaken on the finish by the oak. Montes Alpha Chardonnay Casablanca Valley September 2010 There is a lot of fruit on the nose and the fleshy greengage lends weight to the palate. A touch of oak adds to complexity rather than overpowering. Rich ripe fruit fills out the back palate. Montes Alpha Chardonnay Casablanca Valley The nose is full of ripe fruit sweet melon and pineapple and the start of the palate is fleshy and quite fat. A touch of lime and grapefruit helps to balance the sweetness and give a fresher feel in the middle but the back palate and finish are fleshy and rich fruited. Montes Alpha Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 Depth of fruit on the nose the palate has ripe melon richness fleshy in the middle. At the back crisp apple gives freshness a good balance bringing out a hint of oak the finish has richness sweet ripe greengage. Montes Alpha Chardonnay Aconcagua Valley Tasted at the winery February 2017 The nose has honeyed richness the palate depth of flavour with ripe greengage and honeydew melon. A nice balance coming from the underlying freshness crisp apple at the back the finish has the richness and sweetness of ripe fruit. Rosé Wines Cherub Rosé de Syrah Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 14

15 CHILE August 07, 2012 Colchagua September 2009 The hints of rose petal overlay the fresh red fruit mix that comes out on the palate. The palate starts quite light but there are richer fruit flavours towards the back, spiced up by a hint of black pepper. Cherub Rosé Syrah Colchagua September 2010 Fresh strawberries backed by raspberries are there on the nose and feature strongly on the palate. There are sweeter richer flavours on the mid palate with the red fruit freshness showing towards the back. Cherub Rosé Syrah The nose is quite rich with the sweetness of ripe strawberry and this fills out the start of the palate. Although the mid palate is fresher the fruit towards the back is rich filling it out. The raspberry redcurrant mix gives freshness on the finish. Cherub Rosé de Syrah Tasted at the winery February 2016 Both nose and palate have a strong raspberry character bright and fresh in the middle lighter at the back the fruit on the finish is very fresh. Montes Cherub Rosé de Syrah Syrah 85% Grenache 15% Tasted at the winery February 2017 The nose has fresh red fruits the palate redcurrant and wild strawberry. Light and bright in the middle the back palate has more depth some rich fruit but it is lighter on the finish with fragrant freshness. Red Wines Pinot Noir Casablanca September 2009 The nose is packed out with fruit, first mulberry then bramble. The fruit is ripe and this ensures flesh on the palate and an attractive sweet weight on the finish. 15 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

16 August 07, 2012 CHILE Pinot Noir Aconcagua Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 The nose is fragrant fresh with a mix of red and black fruits. The start of the palate light but there is mid sweetness depth of flavour the fresh fruits come through at the back the finish mulberry fresh. Limited Selection Pinot Noir Casablanca September 2010 Although it appears quite light on the nose there are more concentrated flavours on the palate. Mulberry appears to dominate but its red fruited freshness is nicely balanced by sweeter blackberry. The flavours last well on the finish. Limited Selection Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 Red fruits the nose is bright the start of the palate richer with more depth of flavour. The red fruits on the mid palate are bright layers of fresh fruits fragrant at the back the finish has length of flavour and raspberry freshness. Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Leyda September 2008 The nose is packed with fruit ripe bramble and black plum refreshed and spiced up by mulberry. The palate has weight of fruit, all feeling sweet and ripe, this richness so well balanced by red fruits ensuring freshness on the lovely long finish. September The mulberries on the nose are ripe giving a sweet fruited feel. Behind the sweetness are fresher red fruits, raspberries and wild strawberries. The palate has a lovely weight of flavour and there is flesh on the finish. Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Casablanca September 2010 The mix of mulberry and red cherry is quite rich filling out the nose and giving some flesh on the palate. There is a sweet feel on the mid palate ripe fruit but the sweetness is well balanced by freshness and the finish has a lovely minty twist. Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 16

17 CHILE August 07, 2012 Mulberry is backed by blackberry a nice mix of flavours giving freshness on the nose and the start of the palate. The mid palate is remarkably sweet quite heavy with just a hint of alcohol and the finish is lacking in freshness and elegance. Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 Lots of complexity black fruits tend to dominate fresh bramble is backed by richer black cherry. The mid palate has breadth of flavour supple richness and depth at the back but there is balance an underlying freshness a bramble and bilberry mix that gives brightness on the finish. Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley Tasted at the winery February 2017 Cerise cherry brambles both nose and palate are fresh the start light and fragrant. Sweet ripe fruit the mid palate has depth of flavour the richness underpinned by fresh fruit the finish is long fragrant with bramble and mulberry. Zapallar Vineyard Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval January 2016 Fragrant with blackberry freshness the nose has lots of charm the palate although quite light at the start fills out in the middle with a mix of sweet red and black fruits. Lots of interest layers of flavour the finish is long and fragrant. Outer Limits Pinot Noir Zapallar Tasted at the winery February 2017 Minty and fragrant the nose has black fruits but the palate is more red fruit in character. There is mid sweetness and although richer towards the back the finish has freshness, length and style. Outer Limits CGM Carignan Grenache Mourvèdre Tasted at the winery February 2017 Spicy black fruits the nose is bright the start of the palate peppery. There is mid sweetness the fruit supported by fine tannins with at the back a complex mix of autumn hedgerow fruits rosehips and bramble the finish herbal and spicy. Montes Twins Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 17 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

18 August 07, 2012 CHILE Tasted at the winery February 2016 A mix of black and red fruits the nose is bright and fresh the palate richer black cherry, cassis and a hint of black truffle. Depth at the back the sweet mix of fruits gives richness on the finish. Merlot Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Ripe black plum gives richness on the nose and depth suppleness on the palate. Under the fleshy ripe fruit black cherry gives structure the bramble at the back a lighter fresher feel to the finish. Merlot Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 The fruit feels ripe the nose has depth of flavour and the palate a fleshy suppleness. Ripe black plum is supported by ripe tannins the rich fruit filling out the back palate the finish sweet and ripe. Merlot September 2009 The mix of black plum and cherry are quite sweet giving richness on the nose and at the start of the palate. Acidity tends to push through in the middle giving a firmer feel to the finish. Classic Series Merlot September 2010 Rich ripe black plum gives flesh on the nose but the palate feels fresher with black and red cherry vying for prominence. The back palate has some sweetness and flesh it is easy and uncomplicated. Classic Series Merlot Tasted at the Carlton Club December 2014 Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 Full sweet the nose has depth the richness of ripe plum the palate is fleshy and lush. Black fruits dominate with blackberries at the back giving a lighter feel but it finishes lush ripe with fleshy damson. Classic Series Merlot Tasted in Lincoln s Inn March 2017 The nose is black fruit dominated the palate has rich fruit ripe black plum mid fleshiness. There is underlying bramble freshness but the sweet ripe fruit is there at the back supple and fleshy with depth of fruit on the finish. Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 18

19 CHILE August 07, 2012 Classic Series Malbec Colchagua September 2010 There is some lovely rich fruit on the nose all very black fruit in character. Black truffles and blackberry enrich the palate with towards the back a hint of leathery spice that excites. Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Cassis and bramble the nose has a mix of flavours the start of the palate rich and ripe. Behind the fruit liquorice adds to the richness but there is a balancing freshness a bramble bilberry mix at the back. Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 The nose has richness and depth the palate black fruited power. The fruit feels ripe the mid palate is supple with fresher black fruits at the back giving a lighter feel to the finish. Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Tasted at Lincoln s Inn November 2015 The fruit mix on the nose is fresh and the start of the palate bright with bilberries and bramble. The mid palate has richness and depth cassis underpinned by dark chocolate the finish has a ripe rich mix of flavours. Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Tasted in the Mansion House July 2016 The black fruits on the nose are fresh the palate sweet with cassis and black cherry. Firm at the back youthful but it does open up on the finish with ripe blackcurrant and black cherry. Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Cassis and black cherry the nose has depth of flavour the palate rich concentrated black fruits. Soft and supple in the middle dark chocolate the richness balanced by bramble at the back but it finishes with power and depth. Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Black fruits are to the fore the nose has depth the palate richness with ripe cassis and black cherry. Chocolate and liquorice add to the mid richness but there is balance with bilberry freshness at the back. Cabernet Sauvignon Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

20 August 07, 2012 CHILE September 2007 There is a lot happening on the nose, cassis and sloe intermingling with bilberry. The richness on the palate is fleshed out by chocolate and spiced up by coffee. The power of the fruit mix lends weight to the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua September 2009 Rich cassis and chocolate give richness to the nose. The black fruit mix on the palate gives some complexity but the tannins are firm and tend to hold back some of the fruit expression. Montes Alpha Dry Farmed Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at the winery February 2017 The nose has a complex mix of black fruits the palate depth richness black cherry and cassis with underlying dark chocolate. The tannins are firm but fine the back palate has depth richness the finish though tight at the moment. Cabernet Carmenère Limited Edition Colchagua September 2005 The mix of blackcurrant, bilberry and bramble gives some complexity to the nose. The taste has richness and complexity with a depth of sloe and bilberry flavours that last well. Cabernet Sauvignon / Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon 70% Carménère 30% Colchagua September 2009 The black fruited mix has a green herbal edge but the fruit is ripe enough to ensure that this is not bitter or aggressive. Blackcurrants are enriched by dark chocolate with behind this grassy bilberry and bramble. Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère Tasted in Lincoln s Inn March 2017 The nose is slightly herbal with a mix of black fruits the palate rich with ripe fruit and fine tannins. Depth of fruit in the middle a touch of chocolate but under the richness bramble gives freshness. The finish has depth sweet ripe black fruits. Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère Tasted at the winery February Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 20

21 CHILE August 07, 2012 Leafy and herbal on the nose yet there is some sweetness complexity. The start of the palate is fresh and leafy the mid palate rich with ripe black cherry sweet fruit depth of flavour. The tannins are fine the finish has good length. Montes Alpha Merlot Colchagua September 2005 The black plum on the nose has a ripe feel. Good weight of fruit with structure and depth. Plum is there with other black fruits slightly held back by the firmness that shows towards the back.. Montes Alpha Merlot Tasted at the winery February 2016 Depth on the nose sweet ripe black plum and the palate starts with fleshy rich fruit. Ripe tannins add to the mid suppleness the fleshy richness but there is underlying bramble lighter on the back a good balance of richness and freshness. The finish has ripe fruited sweetness. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at Brewers Hall June 1991 Brooding depth on the nose the palate has power richness a mix of black fruits underpinned by dark chocolate and coffee beans. Sweet in the middle supple and fleshy but there is support from well handled tannins. The finish has depth richness a cassis and black cherry mix. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua September 2005 There is a lot of mint chocolate and blackcurrant on the nose. The palate has some oak spice and a nice mix of fruit, coffee and chocolate. Sweetness comes through on the finish Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon % Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Carmenère September 2007 Blackcurrants feature on the nose fleshed out by sloes, refreshed by bilberry and bramble. The fruit mix on the palate is powerful, black fruits backed by liquorice and dark chocolate, spiced up by some cedar wood. Towards the backed there is an exciting herbal character that lifts the finish. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua September 2009 Lots of black fruits lend weight to the nose and richness on the start of the palate. Cassis is firmed out by sloe fleshed out by coffee and dark chocolate. The fruit flavours last well. 21 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

22 August 07, 2012 CHILE Montes Alpha Cabernet Colchagua Cabernet Merlot September 2010 The richness of sloe underpins the mix of blackcurrant and blackberry. The ripeness of the fruit and the suppleness of the tannins give a fleshy richness to the palate but towards the back some fresh bilberry balances and gives an elegant feel on the finish. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon The nose has depth of flavour lots of cassis and black cherry and this mix gives a rich start to the palate. The tannins are ripe the fruit rich with dark chocolate adding to the suppleness. The back palate has fruit power richness and good length. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at the winery February 2016 The nose has cassis the palate black cherry firm at the start sweet and ripe with chocolate richness in the middle. The tannins support structured but fine the back palate has depth of fruit yet there is bilberry freshness balance with length of fruit on the finish. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Tasted at the winery February 2017 The nose has rich fruit the plate ripe cassis and black cherry. Breadth of flavour on the mid palate cassis and black cherry backed by dark chocolate the finish sweet richness ripe fruit. Colchagua Carmenère Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 Bright fresh slightly herbaceous there is a lot happening on the nose. The palate has bramble bilberry freshness richer in the middle and it fills out at the back with sweet black fruits. Montes Alpha Carménère Colchagua September 2009 The nose has an attractive herbal twist. Spiced black fruits are there on the palate, some blackberry and sloe underpinned by green, herbal cassis and blackberry. The ripeness of the fruit and roundness of the tannins balance the forest leaf freshness. Montes Alpha Carménère Colchagua Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 22

23 CHILE August 07, 2012 Carménère Cabernet September 2010 The fruit on the nose is underpinned by a herbal raciness. Blackberry and black cherry feature strongly on the palate the sweetness of the black fruits balanced by red fruit freshness. Montes Alpha Carménère Marchigue Estate The nose is herbal leafy with blackberry and black cherry all quite fresh yet the palate is rich sweet fruited with a lovely depth of flavour. Layers of flavour give interest the sweetness of the mid palate balanced by the green leaf herbal freshness that comes through towards the back. Montes Alpha Carmenère Apalta Valley Tasted in Lilley November 2014 Tasted at the Cofradia Dinner Carlton Club November 2014 Perfumed bramble and bilberry the nose is fresh a lovely complex mix of fruits. The palate has depth richness the suppleness of ripe tannins a cocoa and chocolate mid richness yet under the sweetness there is balancing bramble freshness. Montes Alpha Carmenère Tasted at Innholders Hall February 2015 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn February 2015 There is herbal excitement on the nose a mix of bramble and cassis the mix of fruits giving lots of interest on the palate. Ripe and sweet fruited in the middle the richness on the mid palate is underpinned by freshness the finish herbal and spicy. Montes Alpa Carmenère Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2016 The nose is fresh with hints of herbal spice the palate has a mix of fresh bramble and richer black cherry and cassis. Layers of flavour a complex mix sweet at the back the finish is lighter with herbal black fruits. Montes Alpha Malbec Ripe fruit gives a fleshy richness on the nose and fills out the start of the palate. Black fruits dominate the black cherry and sloe enriched by black truffles. The tannins are firm at the moment but there is lots of sweet fruit at the back and lovely black truffle richness on the finish. Montes Alpha Dry Farmed Syrah Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

24 August 07, 2012 CHILE Tasted at the winery February 2017 Spicy peppery red fruits the nose is bright the start of the palate is light and fresh. Ripe fruit in the middle sweet fruit with mulberry and some black fruits the back palate has concentration the finish lighter with pepper spice. Montes Alpha Syrah % Syrah 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Viognier Apalta Valley September 2007 Red fruits appear to be more dominant on the nose but underpinning is some black, quite light and attractively fragrant. The floral character of the nose is in evidence on the palate, fresh at the start but sweeter and richer in the middle. Towards the back the fruit richness is spiced up by hints of black pepper. Montes Alpha Syrah Apalta Valley September 2009 The red fruited nose is spiced up by black and white pepper. Mulberry and red cherry are in evidence with some richer blacker fruits showing towards the back. Montes Alpha Syrah Apalta Valley Red fruits tend to be to the fore but there are some black fruits at the back all quite fresh. The fruit on the mid palate is quite sweet lovely and ripe and although the red fruited freshness towards the back gives a slight tightness on the finish more fruit will show with time. Montes Alpha Syrah Apalta Valley Tasted at the LWF Kensington Olympia May 2015 The nose has depth the palate the richness of ripe fruit a mix of red cherry and bramble. The mid sweetness the ripe tannins give fleshiness in the middle but at the back it is bright fresh the finish spicy and peppery. Montes Alpha Syrah Apalta Valley Tasted at the winery February 2016 The nose has fragrance red fruited freshness and the start of the palate is bright and peppery. Depth in the middle sweet black fruit layers of flavour with red fruits underpinning the black. Although the finish has concentration and richness there is black pepper excitement. Montes Alpha M Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 24

25 CHILE August 07, 2012 Apalta Valley Tasted at Lincoln s Inn February 2010 There is an attractive mix of black fruits on the nose. Blackcurrant on the palate is enriched by some black plum the sweetness of the tannins helping to give a chocolate richness. There are layers of flavour giving complexity. Montes Alpha M Apalta Valley September 2005 There is a lovely complex feel to the nose, rich and meaty with a mix of blackcurrant, bilberry and black plum enhanced green pepper spice. There is real depth of fruit on the palate enriched by black chocolate, coffee and spice. Although the tannins are supple and ripe they give structure with the fruit lasting well on the finish. Montes Alpha M Cabernet Sauvignon 80% Cabernet Franc 10% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot 5% Apalta Valley September 2006 The mix of fruits ensures complexity both on the nose and the palate. Cassis appears to dominate but behind are hints of green pepper giving spiciness to the mid palate. Black plum richness is there fleshing out the back. The structure is firm but there is nothing aggressive and time in bottle will bring all into harmony. Montes Alpha M Cabernet Sauvignon 80% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc 5% Petit Verdot 5% Colchagua September 2009 There is a lot happening on both nose and palate. Cassis is very much in evidence with some fresher bilberry but under this is rich black plum. Damson and bilberry show towards the back giving a fresher feel towards the end and giving it a more elegant twist. September The richness of the fruit fills the nose and gives a rich start to the palate. Black fruits tend to dominate a powerful mix of flavours enriched by dark chocolate and coffee beans. There are layers of flavour a complex mix of damson, blackcurrant and black cherry. The sweetness of the fruit is nicely balanced by some underlying freshness. Montes Alpha M Cabernet Sauvignon 80% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc 5% Petit Verdot 5% Santa Cruz / Apalta Vineyard The nose has mainly black fruits with cassis and black cherry slightly tight at the moment. There is a powerful mix of flavours on the palate rich ripe black plum with fresher blackcurrant and 25 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

26 August 07, 2012 CHILE firmer black cherry. Towards the back there is a chocolate and liquorice richness but the finish is very firm at the moment. Montes Alpha M Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 Rich on the nose the palate has a concentrated mix of black fruits savoury complex with layers of flavour. The mid sweetness is balanced by an underlying freshness all supported by fine rounded tannins. Chocolate richness at the back the finish has depth of fruit. Montes Alpha M Cabernet Sauvignon 80% Cabernet Franc 10% Petit Verdot 5% Merlot 5% Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval January 2016 Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2016 Tasted at the winery February 2017 Concentrated black fruits the nose has depth and richness. The palate is savoury complex the rich black fruits underpinned by chocolate and coffee beans with rounded tannins adding to the suppleness. There is a balancing freshness from a mix of bramble and bilberry but the finish has depth richness. Montes Folly % Syrah Santa Cruz & Apalta Vineyard Tasted at Lincoln s Inn February 2010 The red fruit on the nose is spiced up by black pepper. There is a rich feel to the palate strawberry enriched by bramble and black cherry. A touch of maturity right at the back gives some added complexity but the finish still feels fresh. Montes Folly Apalta Valley September 2005 Sweet red berried fruit is very much in evidence on the nose spiced up by black pepper. It is lush on the palate, sweet and ripe with a good weight of fruit. There is depth and good length although it is bit closed at the moment Montes Folly Syrah 100% Santa Cruz & Apalta Vineyard September 2007 There is a lot happening on the nose the floral red fruits are enlivened and spiced up by black pepper. The palate is rich and powerful with lots of red cherry and redcurrant enriched by bramble and black cherry. Towards the back it is lighter leaving the finish with both length and elegance. Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 26

27 CHILE August 07, 2012 September The mix of red fruits on the nose has a appealing depth, the richness spiced up by underlying freshness and hints of black pepper. Fruit power is in evidence on the palate fleshy red fruits, the strawberry intermingles with mulberry. Lots of black pepper comes through towards the back spicing up the flavours. Montes Folly Syrah 100% Colchagua September 2009 The rich mix of mulberry, cherry and plum fills the nose with fruit and gives a powerful start to the palate. The fruit is sweet and ripe and this added to supple tannins gives richness in the middle and towards the back. September The nose has a lovely mix of red fruits and although they feel quite fresh the palate has sweetness, richness of fruit. The layers of fruit are backed by black pepper spices, flavours that linger on the finish. Montes Folly Syrah 100% Santa Cruz / Apalta Vineyard The nose is red fruited but the fruit is ripe giving richness and sweetness. There are a lot of powerful flavours on the palate real depth of flavour yet underpinning is raspberry freshness that gives a lighter more elegant feel towards the back and highlights the black pepper and spice. Montes Folly Syrah 100% Apalta Vineyard Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval January 2016 Tasted at the winery February 2016 Tasted at the Oxford & Cambridge Club October 2016 Tasted at the winery February 2017 Spice and pepper the nose is bright the palate starts with mix of red fruits. Sweet and rich there is mid depth fleshy ripeness but at the back raspberry refreshes the finish is lighter elegant long with black pepper spice. Purple Angel Apalta Valley September Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

28 August 07, 2012 CHILE The nose is enormous, bursts out of the glass. The complex mix of black fruits and green peppery spice fills the mouth lots of concentrated flavours, bilberry, sloe, cassis, bramble all there. Black chocolate enriches and although drinkable in 2005 it will be better in 2006/07 and will last for 10 years + Purple Angel Carmenère 92% Petir Verdot 8% Apalta Valley September 2008 Rich bramble and blackcurrant are spiced up by herbal green leaves. The palate has lots of powerful flavours, cassis and sloe with bilberry in the background all enlivened by the forest leaf greenness. Purple Angel % Carmenere 8% Petit Verdot 50% from Apalta 50% from Marchigüe September 2008 The mix of black fruits has power and depth yet the fragrance of violets is there backed by a forest leaf herbal character. Black fruits are very much in evidence on the palate, herbal cassis and sloe with some fresher bilberry showing its head above the parapet. Although the structured tannins are ripe the underlying freshness gives the finish a racy elegance. September Although there is greenness about the nose this herbal character is well balanced by fleshy ripe fruit. It is very black fruited with blackberry, blackcurrant and sloe all very much in evidence, lots of powerful flavours. The finish has an exciting herbal pepperiness. Purple Angel Carménère Petit Verdot September 2010 The nose is very tight very black fruited the fruit backed by a herbal grassiness. There is a sweeter feel on the palate layers of flavour with bilberry and black cherry to the fore. A touch of herbal spice gives excitement on the finish. Purple Angel Carménère 92% Petit Verdot 8% Apalta & Marchigue Vineyard There is a lot of fresh fruit on the nose leafy slightly herbal blackberry and blackcurrant. The mid palate has depth a brooding richness with sweet fruit and fine tannins. There are layers of flavour layers of sweetness and freshness a lovely complex mix. The back palate is rich yet the finish fresher leafy and long. Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 28

29 CHILE August 07, 2012 Purple Angel Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval January 2016 The nose has a mix of black fruits with a leafy herbaceous freshness and the start of the palate is bright. Depth in the middle a powerful mix of flavours the rich fruit supported by fine tannins. Layers of fruit give complexity the back palate has depth the finish lighter fresher and long. Purple Angel Carmenère 92% Petit Verdot 8% Machigue & Apalta Vineyards Tasted at the winery February 2016 Tasted in the Carlton Club September 2016 Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval September 2016 Tasted at the winery February 2017 Herbal bramble the nose has freshness yet richness the palate is sweet with ripe black fruits the fuller flavours in the middle underpinned by freshness. Layers of fruit freshness yet sweetness give complexity the back palate is rich, fleshy, supple the finish lighter and has a herbal hint of spice excitement. Sweet White Wines Late Harvest Gewürztraminer Tasted at Innholders Hall February 2015 Spice and perfume the nose has a fragrant charm. The start of the palate is sweet with ripe fruit in the middle yet fresher at the back the finish quite light and spicy. Montevista Maule Valley Red Wines Merlot Tasted in Lilley April 2016 Red plum the nose is bright but the palate has sweetness the richness of ripe fruit. Fleshy and supple in the middle there is depth and richness and although lighter at the back the finish has depth sweetness black plum richness. Merlot Tasted in Lilley December 2016 The red wines from the Maule Valley have richness and depth of flavour and this is classic Merlot with it ripe sweet fruit on the nose and rich black plum on palate. The mid palate is supple and smooth layers of ripe fruit and although lighter at the back a hint of freshness, more red fruit in character, it fills out on the finish with breadth and richness. 29 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

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