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Alatus

Kontos

Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Syrah · Malbec
Country
United States
Region
Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · roasted lamb · hard cheeses · spicy dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201391 pts

    This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Merlot (28%), Syrah (9%) and Malbec. Aromas of macerated cherries, baking spice and cranberry are followed by sweet fruit flavors. It brings a slight sense of astringency but otherwise delivers the goods.

  • 201292 pts

    This wine is 37% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the rest split equally between Malbec and Syrah. Reticent aromas of vanilla and baking spices lead to full-feeling dark-fruit flavors, backed by lightly grainy tannins. The hang time on the finish is downright outrageous.

  • 201089 pts

    The Alatus blend is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Malbec and Syrah also in the mix. Dark and spicy, it remains compact and toasty, with a solid core of cassis, coffee grounds, cedar and smoke. The barrel influences (40% new) are well displayed, but the rest of the…