Alto de la Ballena

Reserva Maldonado Merlot

9.110 ratings
9.82 pro ratings
Maldonado, Uruguay, Uruguay
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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mattswineworld

Merlot may be the secret star of Uruguay. This is a sophisticated, layered wine, restrained yet full of aromas of red and black fruits, oak, and a herbal element I've been getting from Uruguay wines while I've been here.

Merlot may be the secret star of Uruguay. This is a sophisticated, layered wine, restrained yet full of aromas of red and black fruits, oak, and a herbal element I've been getting from Uruguay wines while I've been here.

Dec 14th, 2016
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom

2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom

Apr 6th, 2014
Sara Gravesen

Mild spice and crispness. Smooth after dinner wine with chocolate cake

Mild spice and crispness. Smooth after dinner wine with chocolate cake

Jul 4th, 2023
Raul Puga

A Merlot for Cab Loves. Some serious fruit here. Loving some Uruguayan wines

A Merlot for Cab Loves. Some serious fruit here. Loving some Uruguayan wines

Mar 9th, 2018
Rich Friedland

Perfect for the parilla

Perfect for the parilla

Dec 21st, 2017
Joel Kaplan

Joel had this a year ago

Joel had this a year ago

Dec 25th, 2023
Marcelo Lopez

Marcelo had this 11 years ago

Marcelo had this 11 years ago

May 24th, 2014
Leonardo Pacheco

Leonardo had this 11 years ago

Leonardo had this 11 years ago

May 20th, 2014
Leonardo Pacheco

Leonardo had this 11 years ago

Leonardo had this 11 years ago

Mar 29th, 2014
Marcelo Lopez

Marcelo had this 11 years ago

Marcelo had this 11 years ago

Mar 14th, 2014