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Open Secret
Maule Valley DO, Chile
A covert collaboration of fruit flavors and herbal attributes
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Open Secret
50% Merlot – 45% Cabernet Sauvignon – 5% Carménère
Open Secret knows that to unlock a region's mysteries, you've got to go to the locals. Join us as we travel south to the family-run vineyards of our Chilean winemaking partners in the Maule Valley. With 50 percent Merlot and 45 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, our 2019 Open Secret Red Blend initially appears to be a common merger of well-known grape varieties. That's where local know-how steps in to make this wine truly unique. The addition of five percent Carménère contributes a new level of complexity to an already stunning flavor profile. This regional favorite is often considered Chile's signature grape variety and is the key behind our blend's balance of rich, dark fruit flavors and refreshing herbal characteristics. This duet of sweet and savory makes it easy to see why these three grapes make up most of the blends produced in Chile. We encourage you to take a sip and see for yoursel ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Open Secret
50% Merlot – 45% Cabernet Sauvignon – 5% Carménère
Open Secret knows that to unlock a region's mysteries, you've got to go to the locals. Join us as we travel south to the family-run vineyards of our Chilean winemaking partners in the Maule Valley. With 50 percent Merlot and 45 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, our 2019 Open Secret Red Blend initially appears to be a common merger of well-known grape varieties. That's where local know-how steps in to make this wine truly unique. The addition of five percent Carménère contributes a new level of complexity to an already stunning flavor profile. This regional favorite is often considered Chile's signature grape variety and is the key behind our blend's balance of rich, dark fruit flavors and refreshing herbal characteristics. This duet of sweet and savory makes it easy to see why these three grapes make up most of the blends produced in Chile. We encourage you to take a sip and see for yoursel ...
WINE REGION:
Maule Valley DO
When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. 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.
WINE REGION
Maule Valley DO
When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Empanadas, Roasted Vegetables, Choripán
Pairs well with…
Empanadas, Roasted Vegetables, Choripán
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Empanadas, Roasted Vegetables, Choripán
Pairs well with…
Empanadas, Roasted Vegetables, Choripán
TASTING NOTES:
Mulberry
Dried Herbs
Blackcurrant
As you explore this wine, savory aromas of dried herbs and olive tapenade lead you into a subtly sweet palate where you’ll uncover concentrated dark fruit flavors of mulberry and blackcurrant. To enhance your immersion into Chilean culture, pair a glass with freshly fried empanadas or choripán.
TASTING NOTES
Mulberry
Dried Herbs
Blackcurrant
As you explore this wine, savory aromas of dried herbs and olive tapenade lead you into a subtly sweet palate where you’ll uncover concentrated dark fruit flavors of mulberry and blackcurrant. To enhance your immersion into Chilean culture, pair a glass with freshly fried empanadas or choripán.
AWARDS:
Open Secret
4 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2022 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2022 Paris Wine Cup
88 Points, 2022 Sommeliers Choice Awards
AWARDS
Open Secret
4 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2022 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2022 Paris Wine Cup
88 Points, 2022 Sommeliers Choice Awards
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Open Secret
Open Secret unveils the wine world's occult underground. From obscure varietals to unfamiliar blends, each bottle in this collection contains a local mystery likely to remain undiscovered if not for the exposing eye of Open Secret. We invite you to experience wine's lesser-known wonders and encourage you to share each delicious discovery with family and friends.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Open Secret
Open Secret unveils the wine world's occult underground. From obscure varietals to unfamiliar blends, each bottle in this collection contains a local mystery likely to remain undiscovered if not for the exposing eye of Open Secret. We invite you to experience wine's lesser-known wonders and encourage you to share each delicious discovery with family and friends.