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Apaltagua Winery, located in the prestigious Apalta
region in Chile's Colchagua Valley, specializes in one distinguished,
but lesser known, grape varietal - Carmenère. Carmenère
is considered the "lost Bordeaux" variety, as it was
originally planted in Bordeaux, but was abandoned there because
it was too late ripening for the Bordeaux climate. Thankfully,
the Carmenère variety was imported to Chile where it
not only survives (because of a longer growing season), but
makes exceptionally good wines.
Apaltagua, owned by the Edward Tutunjian family, has a missionary-like
zeal in its dedication to the Carmenère grape. The winery
produces three levels of Carmenère-based wines: Apaltagua
Estate Carmenère, Apaltagua Envero, and Apaltagua Grial.
The resulting wines exhibit a chocolately richness and a peppery
edge, combining the best of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in
one grape. All
of Apaltagua's wines are made under the watchful eye of one
of Chile’s leading winemakers, Alvaro Espinoza.
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2007
Estate Pinot Noir
Apaltagua’s Pinot Noir has a brilliant ruby color and
emphasizes aromas of cherries, raspberries, and soft notes of
oak. It boasts smooth and elegant tannins and a sophisticated
finish. The grapes come from Apaltagua’s own vineyard in Tricao
in the Curico Valley. Suggested
Retail: $10.00
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2006
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon
from an excellent vintage is of deep violet hue and has a nose
with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate, coupled with ripe
stone fruit character in the mouth. This wine received minimal
handling before bottling to preserve its uniqueness and integrity.
Suggested Retail: $10.00
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2006
Estate Carmenère
Made from 100% Carmenère grapes, this wine shows
a spicy, plummy nose, and ripe, berryish fruit on the palate.
Minimal intervention and gentle handling have been used to preserve
the quality and character of the fruit. This wine is an impressive
introduction to the Carmenère grape, and a very good
value. Suggested
Retail: $10.00
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2006
Envero
Made of 90% Carmenère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Envero's
dark, rich fruit is complemented by eight months in French oak.
All the fruit comes from the Apalta region of Colchagua, with
the vines over 50 years old. A complex offering.
Suggested
Retail: $15.00
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2007
Grial Carmenère
Grial is among the very best Carmenères produced today.
Extreme measures were taken in fruit selection which results
in a rich, extracted and bold wine capable of many years of
extended cellaring. The seductive flavors of blackberry, grilled
peppers and dark, spicy cherry linger on the palate. Will be
available November 2008.
Suggested Retail: $55.00
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