Today's selection is the 2004 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon (yes the label is for 2003). Montes is located central Chile. The 2003 vintage received 90 pts., so the $15 being asked at Costco for the 2004 seemed quite reasonable. The finish had far too much excessive alcohol initially, courtesy of the 14% ABV, although this problem diminished quickly.
The wine succeeds in being inoffensive in almost all regards, although this leaves it without many distinguishing features. Some complexity and an unexpectedly long finish were present.
Vina Montes
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