Silver Collection

2008 Rapel Valley Merlot

The Pknt Silver Collection Merlot from the 2008 vintage showcases a vibrant red hue that entices the eye. Originating from the picturesque Rapel Valley, this wine offers a harmonious balance, featuring a medium-bodied profile that envelops the palate with its richness. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the overall drinking experience, while the fruit intensity presents prominent notes of ripe blackcurrant and plum, complemented by subtle hints of spice. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, contributing to a smooth mouthfeel without overshadowing the fruit character. This Merlot remains delightfully dry, making it an excellent choice for food pairings or enjoyable on its own.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Vanilla

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:

Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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