Variety: Merlot
Region: Maipo Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2008
Price: $15.00
Critic Review: "Our winemakers worked in Chile to craft the Copa del Rey Merlot from the vineyard to the bottle. The latest New World winemaking techniques were employed to bring out the best of the Maipo Valley terroir. In the vineyard, extra hang-time allowed the grapes to reach full physiological ripeness, developing great intensity, depth and structure. In the cellar, French oak added complexity, body and flavor and our unique micro-oxygenation treatment was used to soften the tannins and create a rich, round mouth-feel. This Merlot also benefitted from the latest fining and filtration techniques which bring forth the full expression of fruit in the wine."
My Review: Smelled strongly of oak and sweet berries and these scents were overwhelming. The taste was overbearingly of oak and smoke. The aftertaste burned my throat. One of the most heated wines that I have experienced. Definitely not my favorite.
I did not drink this wine with food.
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