Santa Ema
Reserve Estate Bottled Maipo Valley Merlot
Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with espresso, cedar and earthy herb notes. Fine dusty tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, oak and herb spice character. Drink now!
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with espresso, cedar and earthy herb notes. Fine dusty tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, oak and herb spice character. Drink now!
Jan 21st, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Oct 30th, 2017
Dark berries and a hint of spice. Strong tannins.
Dark berries and a hint of spice. Strong tannins.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2016
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!
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!
Jun 19th, 2021
Very easy drinking, great on a nice summer night. Had with a pot roast, fantastic finish!
Very easy drinking, great on a nice summer night. Had with a pot roast, fantastic finish!
May 29th, 2021
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.
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.
May 10th, 2021
Delightful merlot. Spaghetti dinner, flooring reno worthy.
Delightful merlot. Spaghetti dinner, flooring reno worthy.
Mar 6th, 2021
this is a fantastic value: silky tannins, spicy notes and ripe blue fruits, great structure
this is a fantastic value: silky tannins, spicy notes and ripe blue fruits, great structure
Mar 22nd, 2020Very nice well rounded smooth finish, deep rich color, soft palette with a hint of tannin and peppery after taste.
Very nice well rounded smooth finish, deep rich color, soft palette with a hint of tannin and peppery after taste.
Dec 25th, 2019