Neyen Espíritu de Apalta Colchagua Valley Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

$49.99

New release of one of the finest reds we've discovered from Chile. A delicious blend of Carmenere and Cabernet. 93 points Robert Parker: "The 2008 Espiritus de Apalta is composed of 80% Carmenere and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from a vineyard planted in 1870 and aged for 14 months in 70% new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up a brooding bouquet of sandalwood, exotic spices, dried herbs, lavender, blueberry, and black currant. Voluptuous on the palate with layers of spicy black fruits, nicely concealed ripe tannins, and incipient complexity, all this beauty needs is another 3-4 years of cellaring to reveal its full potential. It will provide prime drinking from 2015 to 2023. (Feb 2012)" 91 Points Wine Spectator: "This compact red slowly opens to reveal dense, layered flavors of plum sauce, fig paste, game and iron. Fresh, with integrated tannins and a long, mocha- and spice-tinged finish. Decant or set down for the short term. Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,742 cases made. (2/29/12)"

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Ratings on Delectable

Peter Yeung Delectable Pro

Alluring, dark nose, silky palate with cigar box and black fruits

Alluring, dark nose, silky palate with cigar box and black fruits

9.3

Anjoleena Griffin-Holst Delectable Pro

Wine Director Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

135 year old vines. Proof that it's good to get older...

135 year old vines. Proof that it's good to get older...

9.0

Fred Dex Delectable Pro

Master Sommelier

Rock Star Chilean Juice! 55% Carm 45% Cab! 80 plus year old ungrafted vines!

Rock Star Chilean Juice! 55% Carm 45% Cab! 80 plus year old ungrafted vines!

9.5

Lynn Penner-Ash Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

Nice juicy fruit. A nice sweet feel to the dark fruit

Nice juicy fruit. A nice sweet feel to the dark fruit

8.5

Brett Rogosin

Was good. Can use some more time. Not much.

Was good. Can use some more time. Not much.

9.2

Dmitri Brown

Rich full body without being over the top. Well balanced. Mm.

Rich full body without being over the top. Well balanced. Mm.

9.3

Miguel Oqueli

Magnum

Magnum

9.3

Rebecca Cardone

Perfect for Grandpa's famous spaghetti sauce. Light like a Pinot noir, flavorful like a merlot.

Perfect for Grandpa's famous spaghetti sauce. Light like a Pinot noir, flavorful like a merlot.

9.7

Justin Brilman

Not much to this. Overripe.

Not much to this. Overripe.

8.7

Kyle Volluz

Nice one.

Nice one.

8.9

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.