2017 Clos Apalta Proprietary Red Colchagua Valley Chile
We just can’t say no to perfection, and Clos Apalta makes it look easy with vintage after vintage of astronomical scores. Staying true to their recipe of 48% Carmenere, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, this delivers stunning aromas and flavors of crushed berries in a complex package with silky tannins and a long, taut finish. Reserve yours today, and then cellar this gem until 2025 for a truly extraordinary experience.
PRE-ARRIVAL: THIS WINE WILL SHIP IN JULY 2021
James Suckling
What a stunning nose of crushed berries, fresh flowers, sandalwood and light vineyard dust. Black olives, too. Very complex. Full-bodied with a beautiful, dense palate of blackberries, chocolate, walnuts and cigar box. Fantastic length and composure. The tannin just rolls over the palate. Very structured. The most classically structured wine ever from here. Goes on for minutes. Outrageous and so polished. A blend of 48% carmenere, 26% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Try after 2025.