Clos Apalta
Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Red Blend
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2029), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2033.
The ‘21 Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta.
Clos Apalta 2021 is an Apalta red blend of 75% Carménère, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Merlot.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The estate describes red and black cherry, fig, plum, and black pepper, with a concentrated palate that retains freshness and length.
The 2021 vintage
Clos Apalta reports a mild, wet winter and a cooler summer for 2021, with a long harvest from March to May.
About Clos Apalta
The 2021 Clos Apalta blend is led by Carménère and includes Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
From the cellar: pair with
Charcoal-grilled ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with black olive jus
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Herb-crusted lamb rack with roasted mushrooms
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta 2021?
Clos Apalta 2021 is an Apalta red blend of 75% Carménère, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Merlot.
What does Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta 2021 taste like?
The estate describes red and black cherry, fig, plum, and black pepper, with a concentrated palate that retains freshness and length.
When should Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta 2021?
Pair this wine with Charcoal-grilled ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with black olive jus; or Herb-crusted lamb rack with roasted mushrooms.