Salentein Reserve Merlot
Merlot
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2019
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Alc. 14.5%
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Mendoza
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Argentina
Member $21.49
Retail $27.99
Profile
Smell
Classic merlot aromatics of red and black plum, cherry, and black raspberry emerge from the glass, and as the wine opens up, they're joined by hints of dried herbs, black tea, and vanilla.
Taste
Soft and round on the palate, with elegant, well-developed tannins and a beautiful, mouth-watering freshness. Flavours of ripe raspberries and black plum carry through on the long, refined finish.
Pairing
Ripe and approachable, this Merlot would be a great choice for easy weeknight meals like spaghetti bolognese or vegetarian chili.
Aromas and Flavours
Plum
Sweet, fruity and sensual, similar stone fruit aromas to a peach, but without the 'fuzziness.'
Cherry
Fresh B.C. cherries out of the back of a truck, all eaten before you can get them home!
Raspberry
Tangy or sweet, juicy or tart: more sophisticated than a strawberry, but just as lush.
Herbs
Your windowsill herb garden gives off a lovely herbal smell every time you walk by.
Vanilla
A sweet spice aroma that indicates oak-ageing - think vanilla bean frappuccino!
Handling and Serving
Serving Temperature
18°C
Cellar
2022 - 2027
Description
Argentina's reputation in the world of wine will always be deeply tied to Malbec, but we've been increasingly impressed by other, less-heralded reds that the country's dynamic wineries have been producing. A great example is this Reserve Merlot from Bodega Salentein, a winery located in the Uco Valley, in the heart of Mendoza. The winery's goal from the outset was to produce premium wines, with an emphasis on careful fruit handling from vineyard to finished wine. High-altitude vineyards permit slow ripening of the grapes, allowing for full fruit development while retaining balanced acidity. This plush, elegant Merlot should be enjoyed over the next 5 years at about 18 C.
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