Martijn

9.2

Even at 13 years this is yet as powerful and robust as in its first years.
Loads of blackfruit and chocolate in the nose and some hints of tar.
In the mouth silky, long and a nice acidity to balance. It benefits btw from decanting as it is way better on day 2. — a month ago

Michael Schamis

9.0

The final bottle of the case. This wine is now darker and smokier on the nose with less of the blue fruit and more of the stewed black fruits. The palate still has wonderful acidity but is far less lush. Flavors of wet earth mingle with darker stewed plum and blackberries and lead to a bit of a shorter finish that shows a touch more puckering acidity. — 8 years ago

with Kati

Scott Kahn

9.6

This wine was remarkable in all aspects, although I personally liked the standard 2013 as much or more. Sam said that this was mostly Dr Crane fruit, and for me the intensity was heightened across the board. I liked the standard 2013 MM just a little more! — 10 years ago

Katie Dooley

9.5

An excellent champagne alternative — 5 months ago

Muralee Murugesu

9.4

Violet, black cherry, tar and granite notes on the palate with sticky jammy texture that lingers for a while. Always nice with nice roast of lamb. Cheers. — 6 years ago

Simon Litherland

9.2

Delightful stone fruit and cream soda on the nose. Nectarines, star fruit, lemon rind and a hint of rose water.
Paired well with a beet pate
— 9 years ago

with Kevin

Rush & Wine Nut

9.3

It has been 2 weeks and I can still taste this wine. One of my all time favorite Syrahs. Between their Folly and Purple Angel, Montes' has moved towards the top of my favorite vintner list. Thanks for the treat Doc L — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Respectable Chilean producer. Pleasant. 92% Carménère and 8% Petit Verdot.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — a year ago

tim heyman

9.2

Massive californian wine made by Chilean! For 2007 vintage tastes incredible with hamburger in Valleas we watch US open. All very appropriate. — 6 years ago

Kevin M

9.3

Excellent Napa Cab from Montes. The 2008 summer was very hot, keeping yields low and providing concentrated berries at harvest. This is a big, full bodied wine delivering lots of ripe dark fruit, pepper, tobacco and some chocolate. Smooth and almost velvety in the mouth it has a long and pleasant finish. Decanted for 2 hours, this will last another 15 years or more.
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