94 Points: Montes Folly 2005 Syrah, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile
“Black-garnet hue with a viscous ruby rim. Minty, menthol aromas of blueberry jam with a smoky, campfire nuance. A well-structured, fruit-driven wine with flavors of black cherry, anise and chalk. Youthful, fine tannins join polished oak and delectable black fruit in the finish. $93 / 3,000 cases.“

92 Points: Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley
“Forward aromas of blueberry, coconut and new oak. Supple texture with intense flavors of plum, blueberry and oak with a hint of sweet tobacco joined by well-integrated tannins, which allow the rich black fruit to play out in the finish. A classic Montes with telltale opulence. $25.“

92 Points: Montes Alpha Syrah 2006, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley
“Defined freshness in a bouquet that imparts black cherry, plum, licorice and espresso bean. Accessible black cherry flavors with a compote-like sweetness. Dry, spicy finish imbued with fine-grain tannins and a suggestion of black pepper. $25.“