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MontGras 2005 Quatro Reserva Red (Colchagua Valley)
- $16
In every vintage this blend of Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot and Carmenère gets a little better, and the 2005 is the best yet. It’s a ripe one for sure, with licorice, kirsch and earthy warmth on the nose. The body is big and the wine tastes of berry jam, licorice and chocolate. Balanced and long, with bitter espresso on the finish. Drink now through 2010.
— M.S.
(7/1/2008)
MontGras 2009 Quatro Red (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $15
Sweet and smoky on the nose, with prune, hickory and spice aromas that come together well. The palate on this four-grape blend is saturated and meaty, while the flavors of blackberry, coffee and dark plum are lush and finish with toast and spice. Always one of Chile’s best values; an overperformer year after year.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
MontGras 2008 Quatro Red (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- $15
One of the best values in Chilean wine is Quatro, a lusty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenère and Syrah. The nose is deep and roasted, with aromas of bacon, vanilla, pastry and black fruit. Lush and full in the mouth, with intense blackberry and cassis flavors. A titan at a great price, and ageable over the short term. Drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
MontGras 2003 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- $12
Fairly dark, with masculine aromas of burning brush, leather and cassis. The palate is pure as crystal, with cherry, tobacco and earth flavors along with black currant. Finishes full as a packed house, with chocolaty overtones. Excellent forthe price. Imported by Palm Bay Imports.
— M.S.
(11/1/2005)
MontGras 2006 Quatro Red (Central Valley)
- $16
Priced just above the Best Buy level, Quatro is still a great value. MontGras brings Cabernet, Malbec, Carmenère and Syrah together in a well-meshed way. The wine is big and full of blackberry fruit. It has some woody characteristics, but mostly it’s harmonious as it builds to a nice finish of mocha and fine tannins.
— M.S.
(9/1/2008)
MontGras 2007 Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $14
Here’s one of the standout Best Buy reds of the season out of Chile. There’s welcoming grapeball and sweet berry aromas mixed with olive and tobacco. The feel is smooth and medium-deep, and the blackberry and plum flavors are just right. Barely herbal, with a long finish. Carmenère in its simple glory.
— M.S.
(11/15/2008)
MontGras 2004 Quatro Reserva Red (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- $15
Leather, earth and bold fruit on the nose, and then sweet plum, berry and chocolate on the palate. It’s a blend of Cabernet, Malbec, Merlot and Carmenère that really couldn’t have come together much better. It’s rich, ripe and tasty, and at 14.6% alcohol it’s nothing if not a New World heavyweight. Imported by Palm Bay Imports.
— M.S.
(12/15/2005)
MontGras 2001 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- $10
Excellent red fruit is on display from start to finish. The bouquet is a sweet and sly mix of chocolate, toast, earth and caramel, and once you taste it, well, it’s your basic berry cornucopia. Very good in terms of feel and balance, with some complexity to boot.
— M.S.
(6/1/2004)
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