title: Montes 2014 Alpha Carmenère (Colchagua Valley)
description: On first take, this hefty Carmenère smells almost entirely of massive oak and related vanilla and maple, although airing calms things down. A dense, heavily oaked palate is extracted and full in body. Charred oak and coffee flavors cover blackberry and cassis notes, while this is flush on a huge finish.
variety: Carmenère
designation: Alpha