Reserve Estate Bottled Maipo Valley Merlot

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

On the nose blueberries, plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, vegetables, eucalyptus, spices, herbs, dark coffee, earth, thyme and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, currants, wood, light vanilla, tobacco, vegetables, earth, wet leaves, herbs, spices, bitter herbs and black pepper.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a simple Merlot from Chile.
Unbalanced with a soft mouthfeel. Better with food than just by itself. Nothing special and not for me.

13% alcohol by volume.

78 points.

$10.

Heavily oaked and I wouldn’t call my self over-sensitive to the stuff. A better than decent wine but so many others at this price-point that would bring me more satisfaction.

Dark berries and a hint of spice. Strong tannins.

This 2018 vintage was reminiscent of the first time I had it back in early 2000. Notes of strawberries & a slight chocolate aroma make for a pleasant Chilean wine quite affordable in these inflationary times. I highly recommend it!

Very easy drinking, great on a nice summer night. Had with a pot roast, fantastic finish!

This is a great value Merlot - first had this in Santiago circa 2002, and it is very consistent thru vintage. Deep & dark, distinct chocolate note along with plums, cassis, vanilla & sweet spices. Firm & plush, to decent finish. At 8 yrs this is very similar to profile @ release.

Delightful merlot. Spaghetti dinner, flooring reno worthy.

this is a fantastic value: silky tannins, spicy notes and ripe blue fruits, great structure

Very nice well rounded smooth finish, deep rich color, soft palette with a hint of tannin and peppery after taste.

Medium body red, hint of berry, Woody finish