{"product_id":"casa-lapostolle-clos-apalta-colchagua-2005-750ml","title":"Casa Lapostolle - Clos Apalta Colchagua 2005 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCOLOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntense inked dark red with purple hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNOSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExuberant and complex, with red and black fruit such as plums, black cherries combined with currant, berries, dry figs with black cocoa and a violet touch. Sweet spices like clover and vanilla give an elegant touch towards the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell balanced, an elegant wine which has a bright attack followed by round, velvety and polished tannins filling the mid palate and a rich long lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCRITICAL ACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e97 points James Suckling (Review Date: 04\/2018)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the Wine of the Year for the Wine Spectator in 2008 and I voted for it! Full body, fresh and focused with gorgeous fruit and and spices. Such transparency. So very young now. A blend of 42% carmenere, 28% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot and 4% petit verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e96 points Wine Spectator (Review Date: 07\/2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, cassis bush and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Should greatly reward cellaring. *Highly Recommended, Ranked #1 in Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008* (JM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e94 points Wine Enthusiast (Review Date: 07\/2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClos Apalta continues to push the envelope for Chilean icon wines. It’s always been a blend of four or five Bordeaux grapes, and the 2005 is every bit as structured, tight and ripe as any predecessor. There is an intense blanket of new oak that tastes of mint, cinnamon, sawdust and black licorice. When that subsides (maybe in another 12 months), expect racy and complex berry flavors, pinpoint tannins and preserving acidity. *Cellar Selection, Best of 2008* (MS)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logan, Casa Lapostolle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711446008032,"sku":"130083","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/casa-lapostolle-clos-apalta-colchagua_1_223699d1-a4a2-41f7-a93c-9cfb418b7515.jpg?v=1756755351","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/casa-lapostolle-clos-apalta-colchagua-2005-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}