Notes from the Winemaker:
Its intense golden color with green hues shows a clean and brilliant wine.
On the nose, the Montes Alpha Chardonnay is a powerful and fruity wine that showcases the wonderful character of its premium Casablanca Chardonnay grapes. Banana, pineapple and tropical fruits become evident on the mouth, accompanied by a well integrated French oak that adds elegance to the wine without covering its flavors. The finish is long and very pleasant.
A wine of great softness and creaminess that maintains the characteristic freshness of the Casablanca Valley.
Ratings / Reviews:
90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Buttered popcorn, apple, pear, round, creamy-textured, good depth, drink over next 4 years." - Jay Miller (Oct 2010)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:"The
2008 Alpha Chardonnay is light gold colored with an aromatic array of
buttered popcorn, mineral, poached pear, and apple. Smooth-textured and
friendly on the palate, this tasty effort can be enjoyed over the next 4
years." - Jay Miller (Dec 2010)
90 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (2007 vintage):"Light gold. Highly complex aromas of white peach, tarragon, floral honey and smoky lees. Firm, sharply focused citrus and pit fruit flavors are complicated by notes of Sen-Sen, buttered toast and baking spices, with very good back-end cut. Finishes with gentle sweetness and a strong echo of licorice." - Josh Raynolds (Mar/Apr '09)
