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Vintner Select Merlot

2021 Chile Merlot

The Franzia Vintner Select Merlot from the 2021 vintage is a delightful red wine hailing from the beautiful wine-growing region of Chile. This Merlot showcases a medium body, perfectly balancing lush fruit flavors and subtle earthy nuances. The acidity is bright, providing a lively freshness that invites you to take another sip. Its tannins are gentle, offering a smooth mouthfeel that complements the wine's overall harmony. With a prominent fruit intensity, you can expect vibrant notes of ripe plum, black cherry, and hints of chocolate that dance gracefully across the palate. This Merlot is crafted to be dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes 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, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

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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