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Estate

2005 Maipo Valley Merlot

The Santa Ines Estate Merlot from the esteemed Maipo Valley is a captivating red wine that showcases the best of its region with finesse and character. This vintage, dating back to 2005, boasts a medium-bodied profile, providing a delightful balance between richness and approachability. The acidity strikes a harmonious chord, bringing a refreshing quality that complements the wine's flavorful notes. Fruity aromas of dark cherries and plums are prominent, enlivened by a subtle hint of spice that adds complexity. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving the wine a velvety mouthfeel that enhances its overall appeal. This Merlot is offered in a dry style that makes it incredibly versatile for food pairings, inviting enjoyment with various dishes or simply on its own.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Chile
Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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