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Now that\u2019s a mouthful! Yes, pun intended. Let\u2019s go to the southern hemisphere for a change in order to recommend another special holiday wine which represents a great value. Casa Lapostolle, located in the Colchagua valley of Chile has a 150+ year history of making wine and spirits. You\u2019ve probably heard of Grand Marnier cognac liqueur, well this is the same family who now makes excellent wines.<\/p>\n
Their flagship wine is called Clos Apalta ($85), a blend of Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon, which has won previous \u201cwine of the year\u201d awards.<\/p>\n
The Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet is can be found for around $20-$25. Currently, Total Wine carries it for $22. This beautiful Cab received 92 points from the Wine Spectator and made into their top 100 wines of the year list.<\/p>\n
A perfect Cab for a standing rib roast, it is dark, smoky, and fully bodied, carrying fine tannins, which lead to a long finish. It\u2019s ready to drink now and can be enjoyed for the next 6-8 years. Don\u2019t wait too long to get some, there were only 10,700 cases made. A value like this won\u2019t stay on the shelves very long.<\/p>\n
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Now that\u2019s a mouthful! Yes, pun intended. Let\u2019s go to the southern hemisphere for a change in order to recommend another special holiday wine which represents a great value. Casa Lapostolle, located in the Colchagua valley of Chile has a 150+ year history of making wine and spirits. You\u2019ve probably heard of Grand Marnier cognac …
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