From Chile’s Apalta Valley comes Ventisquero’s Vertice, a very rich and extracted blend of Camenere (51%) and Syrah (49%). Amazing depth of wine here, with smoky notes at play with deep plum fruit, black pepper, and a touch of eastern spices. It’s just too bad the wine lacks structure, its creaminess washing away the acidity it needs to make Vertice a more food-friendly blend.

A- / $25

2006 Ventisquero Vertice Apalta Vineyard

$25

9

Rating

9.0/10

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