Steve Thurlow

The 2012 vintage is very similar to the 2011 with a nose of cassis fruit, black olive, tobacco with smoke, jam and...

David Lawrason

This is a quite gentle yet rich young cabernet currently encased in tannin on the one hand, and considerable oak and...

Michael Godel

Richer and mellow of personality, certainly by way of comparison with the 2011. The aromatics are more fireside on a...

canuckft

Each of the critics hit some nails on the heads. Gentle, rich, mellow, and, as per Steve, a lovely nose. Acidity and tannins only just sufficient. I didn't detect significant vanilla or oak, but that may be the age of the nose rather than the nose ;-). I think Michael's review got the overall feel right.

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2012