Montes, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Colchagua Valley

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Red · Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend

Critics

87 /100

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Vintages

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Reviews

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easy drinking red wine, nothing special, medium fruit and a hint of graphite. On the palate it's earthy, cherry and green spice.

2011 vintage

Sweet, smooth and rich, note of blackberry and chocoæate, this is a splendid consumer-wine. It has structure and drinkability, too sweet for me, but ... #Kandestederne

2016 vintage

I bought it for the Ralph Steadman label, which jumped out at me from the display. And I like Montes. With mediocre reviews at the time, I tossed it in the cellar for a few years. Happily, a smooth drinking blend now, medium body, still young. Thanks Ralph!

2011 vintage

Medium to dark purple with very little garnet. Green tomatoes and cedar with medium fruit and a hint of graphite. Palate is earthy black cherry and green spice. Long acid supported finish.

2011 vintage

Picked up at a Fresh & Easy close-out for $6.47. Didn't expect much and wasn't disappointed.

2011 vintage

Decent dinner wine. Nothing special.

2011 vintage

Great value for the money!

2011 vintage

I was plesantly suprised with this one. It has a really unique blend of Cabernet and Malbec which gives it quite a bit of complexity to play around with. I'll have to admit that I originally bought this bottle because I'm a fan of Steadman's work, and the label was different in the sea of plain labels on the shelf. Opening the screw top brought forth a nose of a little black fruit with sage, pepper (bell), and just a …

2011 vintage

good dark color, dry, malbec prominence, yet easy drinking and smooth

2011 vintage

Ordinary, not much better than a boxed wine, not a good value for the money.

2011 vintage

Great value for the money 50/50 Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Always a crowd pleaser. One of the best $15 and under wines you can buy!!!

2011 vintage

Leads with the Cab (big bold tannins and fruit) but finishes with the Malbec (mellow complexity). A real crowd pleaser, which was a little surprising for a screw-top despite the strong recommendation from the vendor. Seems like it would pair well with almost any rich, flavorful meal; we had fresh "Mexican fusion" with both marinated chicken and fish, and this worked with everything.

2011 vintage

Adorned by the Steadman label. In keeping with the house style, this is a perfumed, intriguing number which doesn't immediately correspond to varietal characteristics. Black and red fruits on the nose, a touch of lead pencil and sage. Full bodied but silky in the mouth, there's a good compromise between that forward fruit and the savoury aspects. Excellent finish, with clean inky fruit, good balance, no distortion. Very good value and a blend that brings out the more exotic aromas …

2011 vintage

Blackberry fruit. Hints of vanilla. Full mouth feel - velvety. Lasting finish with a bit of spice. A little hot. Good QPR.

2011 vintage

Great QPR. Have had several bottles, consistantly good.

2011 vintage

Excellent

2011 vintage

Attractive enough bulk wine which could do with a little less alcohol and viscosity.

2011 vintage

A fair choice for an everyday wine. Blend Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon.

2011 vintage

Vin plein de fruits noirs, un peu d'épices, de bois (trait de vanille), une belle texture en bouche, un peu jeune par contre. Assemblage original. À essayer de nouveau pour moi (s’il finit par être disponible au Québec ou en Ontario).

2011 vintage

Opaque purple red violet color; major reduction, tart black fruit, barnyard nose; muted, reduction, tart black fruit palate with near medium acidity; medium finish (14% alcohol; 50% Malbec, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon)

2011 vintage