Behind the fruit sits a gentle waft of vanilla cream and a faint wheat-grain sweetness

Aroma: Freshly sliced cucumber dominates the nose immediately

Exploring Eastern European brandy traditions beyond Western European cognac and armagnac

more peppery character with a shorter finish

Don Julio Real leans into richer

Montes Chardonnay mead Behind the fruit sits aMontes Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay wine from Chile's Central Valley, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Founded in 1988 by four pioneering winemakers led by Aurelio Montes, the Montes winery helped establish Chile's reputation for world class wines, and the Reserva expression has earned 91 points from James Suckling. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Central Valley, Chile 100% Chardonnay Producer: Via Montes Production & Heritage Via