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Ecos De Rulo Merlot
Reviews & Awards
2008 Merlot
88 points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine September 2011
2007 Merlot
87 points
"Maturing, with toasted vanilla and coffee notes guiding the black currant and loam flavors. Broad, smoky finish." Wine Spectator Magazine January 2011
2007 Merlot
87 points "The palate has a fleshy, fairly tannic grab but the flavors are round and full, with a tack toward blackberry. Mildly herbal on the finish, which is par for the course with Chilean Merlot." Wine Enthusiast Magazine December 2010
Tasting Notes
This complex and elegant Merlot has aromas of blackberries, plums and cassis with sweet and spicy notes of vanilla and toasted barrels. It is full bodied with velvety tannins and long lingering ripe fruit flavors. This is an excellent everyday value for Chilean wine fans.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with lamb, pork or bbq.
Varietal(s)
90% Merlot
10% Petit Verdot
Region
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
the grapes are 100% estate grown and hand harvested from the bisquertt vineyards of las garzas, chomedahue, lihueimo, rinconada, casas viejas, el rulo, and trinidad. each vineyard has their own distinctive micro-climate contributing subtle nuances and complexity. the colchagua valley is heavily influenced by its close proximity to the pacific ocean, resulting in cool nights and dry sunny days creating the optimal growing conditions. the soils are alluvial with excellent drainage. the wine is stainless steel fermented and aged 10-12 months in french and american oak. then it is cold stabilized and filtered before bottling. after bottling, it is stored in the cellars four to six months before being released.