M, Q, 007

Montes Alpha 2004 “M” (Santa Cruz) – Melon and maraschino cherry, plus a spectrum of fruit desiccation that runs from plum, to prune, to raising. Big and dark. Oaky, with solid tannin and lots of chocolate on the finish. Well put-together in the blindingly obvious New World style, and – of course – thoroughly anonymous. (2/08)