Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Viu Manent Merlot Reserva 2006

Variety: Merlot
Country of origin: Chile
Wine appellation: Colchagua valley
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Color: deep ruby red
Bouquet: dominant is black sour cherry supported by blackberries and touch of black chocolate
Taste: medium to full body, overripe black sour cherries, good structure and balance between concentrated fruit, pleasant acidity and touch of tannins, at the end bit of licorice and hint of black chocolate, long warm (slightly alcoholic)finish
Recommended food pairing: chocolate based desserts
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+6=84
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
Round big fruity and powerful new world style Merlot. Alcohol is slightly more visible at the end than ideal.


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