PP wrote:
Happy New Year,

I'm new to this newsgroup and wanted to join in. Last night I opened a
wonderful wine from Chile to share with my brother-in-law who was visiting
us in Florida. The 2001 Casa Lapostelle Clos Apalta was amazing. I decanted
for about 30 minutes before serving, what a nose....it excited the senses
with the smell of ripe berries. This wine was full bodied and had a long
finish. I would recommend this wine for those wanting to experience a world
class wine from Chile.

Cheers,

Paul



I had a dynamite Montes Syrah this week, apparently it made Wine
Spectator's top 100 wines of 2005. Amazingly full bodied, lush, dense,
oaked, very well done. For $16. Unbelievable.