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1998 Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto
Vineyard: Vina Concha y Toro
Price: $73.17
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Region: Chile
Other Vintages: 2006 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 1996
Expert Reviews
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  • Wine.com
    The Puente Alto Vineyard in the Maipo Valley has the perfect combination of climate and soils for producing world-class wine: the climate is ideal and predictable, and the soil is poor and gravelly to reduce yields and increase concentration naturally. After fermentation, the wine is matured in the finest French oak barriques for a year, followed by another year in the bottle before release. The result is a rich, full-bodied wine with an unmistakable minty character in the bouquet and the finish...
  • Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
    Rating: 84/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on May-06
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 140 on Apr-02
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator