Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Santa Rita Medalla Real Special Reserve Merlot 1997

Variety: Merlot
Country of origin: Chile
Wine appellation: Casablanca Valley
Vintage: 1997
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: deep garnet red with bricky meniscus
Bouquet: Expressive, coffee, strawberries preserve, cedar wood, leather
Taste: medium body, arabica espresso, cranberries, strawberries preserve, spices, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: game food
Overall score: 5+9+12+7+7+50= 90
Price: CZK 299
Stopper: single piece of cork 50mm long
This is another surprise from my cellar. I was a bit curious whether the wine will be OK considering its age. The good sine was the super quality cork and initial nose, which was fantastic and overwhelming. in taste the dominant were secondary and tertiary tones lightly supported by fruit. Very pleasant wine showing that some better examples from new world can age appropriately.
 

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