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2018 Montes Purple Angel
$ 93.10
One of Chile’s most lauded Carménères, the Montes Purple Angel is a highly sought after red wine. Hand-picked grapes are sourced from their own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe, arguably two of the finest sites in the Colchagua Valley. After fermentation the wine is aged in French oak barrels (80% new and 20% a year old) for 18 months, thereafter, 8% Petit Verdot is added to the final blend which adds spice, structure, colour and acidity. Purple Angel displays the rich flavours typical of Carménère. Deep carmine red in colour, this wine has aromas of blackberries and figs, combined with notes of nutmeg, dark chocolate and pastry.On the palate, it is well-structured with rich tannins, a balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.Wine File Producer: MontesCountry: ChileRegion: Central ValleySub Region: Colchagua ValleyStyle: Red WinePrimary Grape(s): CarménèreBottle Size: 75cl Alcohol: 14.5%Closure: Natural CorkVegan: YesContains Sulphites: YesFind this and more exceptional selections at Kaasak.
Planting & Care
At a Glance â 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
- Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
- Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
- Size: 12â15 ft at maturity
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Harvest: JulyâSeptember
- Hardiness: USDA Zone 5â9
Planting & Care â 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
Site Selection
- Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
- Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.
Soil Preparation
- Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
- Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
- Ideal soil pH: 6.0â7.0.
Planting Instructions
- Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
- Water deeply and mulch with 2â3 inches of organic matter.
- Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
Watering & Fertilizing
- Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1â2 years.
- Deep water 1â2 times per week in heat or drought.
- Peaches are medium feedersâuse a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
- Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.
Pruning & Graft Management
- Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
- Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
- Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.
Harvest & Use
- Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
- Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
- Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
- Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.
General Tips
- Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
- Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
- Leaf curlâresistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.
