1999 Montes Alpha M

The 1999 Alpha “M” is my preference among the three vintages I tasted. It remains opaque purple-colored with an expressive bouquet of pain grille, graphite, espresso, blueberry and black currants. This is followed by a mouth-filling wine with layers of blue and black fruits, well-concealed tannins, and a 45+ second finish. It can be enjoyed now but should continue to drink well through 2022. Over recent years, Montes has been one of the standard-bearers of quality wines from Chile under the leadership of Aurelio Montes. The lineup is top-notch from entry level to top-of-the-line. Importer: TGIC Importers, Woodland Hills, CA; tel. (800) 924-0030