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Vintner Select Merlot

2019 Chile Merlot

The Franzia Vintner Select Merlot from the 2019 vintage showcases a captivating red color that invites you to explore its depths. Originating from the esteemed wine-growing region of Chile, this Merlot offers a medium-bodied experience that feels rich yet approachable. The acidity is well-balanced, providing a satisfying freshness that enhances its overall character. Expect to be greeted by a prominent fruit intensity, with notes of ripe plum, blackberry, and subtle hints of cherry that dance on the palate. The tannins are soft and gentle, ensuring a smooth mouthfeel that makes this wine particularly enjoyable. This Merlot leans dry, allowing its fruit-forward profile to shine through without overwhelming sweetness, making it a fantastic companion for a variety of meals or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

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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