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2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta
Proprietary Blend: 750ml
$99.99
about this wine:
"Apalta vineyards, Colchagua Valley...deep and intesne red purple color. Complex and explosive nose of red fruits, blackberries, black cherry and raspberry, mixed with toasted notes of vanilla, cedar, black chocolate, and coffee. On the palate, the wine shows density, volume, concentration, and fullness. Firm, round tannis give the Clos Apalta a well-structures character, highlighting the fine smooth texture of the fruit. The end palate is long, with velvety, silky highlights predominating on the finish."
points awarded:
ST 91 WS 9691 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, March 2008
Inky violet. Vivacious raspberry and candied cherry aromas are strongly underscored by coconut and vanilla, which gain strength with air. Broad, fleshy and sweet, offering an array of red and dark berry preserve flavors, soft tannins and sneaky minerality. Finishes long and with improbable energy for such a rich, concentrated and even liqueur-like wine. Not for those who demand finesse but fans of big-time Napa cabernet should give this a shot.
96 points,
Wine Spectator, June 2008
Top 100: 2008, Rank: 1 Wine of the Year!Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, cassis bush and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Should greatly reward cellaring. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2019. 5,987 cases made. -JM
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