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Santa Alicia 2005 Merlot
Generous, sweet, smoky and meaty aroma typical of Chilean reds, with some cranberry-cherry fruit. This merlot is medium weight, fleshy and spicy, with light tannin. Very good length. The wine is a bit tarry and bitter.
- Price:
- $10.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Maipo Valley
Score: 84
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good | 85 to 89 very good | 90 to 94 excellent | 95 to 100 outstanding
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