Lapostolle Canto de Apalta Red Blend 2012
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Blend: 28% Carmenere, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 21% Syrah.
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From a warm vintage, this blend is ripe yet still balanced, with aromas of prune, blackberry, tree bark and leather. The palate is saturated and broad, boasting flavors of dark, baked, black fruit accented by pepper and chocolate on the finish.
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Complex aromas of dark fruits and minerals with hints of mint follow through to a full body with round and chewy tannins and a fresh finish. A blend of carmenere, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. Drink now.
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Another new world red wine blend—they seem to be everywhere. This does make sense—it is a brave new world where old world traditions are being adjusted to new global terms. The 2012 Lapostolle Canto de Apalta deftly combines Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The wine's beautifully orchestrated red and black fruit flavors, coupled with sweet oak and smoke make it a delicious pairing with well-seasoned braised meat dishes. Drinking well now. (Tasted: August 18, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle (DBL) is one of Chile’s most dynamic and influential winemakers. The Lapostolle family began producing fine wine and spirits in France in 1827. In 1994, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, sixth generation family member, and her husband Cyril de Bournet, were one of the first to see the potential of Apalta Valley’s terroirs in Chile for producing high quality red varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot. In 2005, DBL’s icon wine Clos Apalta made history by becoming the first and only South American wine to date to ever be ranked #1 of the famous Top100 of Wine Spectator. Alexandra and Cyril were joined by their son, Charles de Bournet, in their simple as ambitious goal: to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb terroirs of Apalta. Charles has done extensive work in introducing Syrah and Rose varietals, such as Cinsault and Grenache, terroirs analysis, and sustainable practices throughout Apalta. World renowned winemaker, Michel Rolland, has been consulting at DBL since the beginning and works with Charles to produce wines that express the family’s taste and the unique terroirs of Apalta.