Merlot La Playa Block 10 Reserve 2020
Country
Chile
Region
Colchagua Valley
Producer
Vina La Playa
Grape(s)
Merlot (85%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Colchagua Valley is a three hour drive south of Santiago and home to many of Chile`s finest wineries. The region extends from the Andes to the Pacific Coast which allows a variety of wines to be produced. The Andes mountains which dominate the country tower over the and are the water source used to irrigate the vines. The region is renowned for many of the finest Merlots, Cabernets and Carmenère but also in cooler sites Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Producer
The Viña La Playa estate occupies some of Colchagua Valley`s most desirable acreage benefitting from its own unique micro-climate due to the Tinguirrica and Limarí rivers which run through the vineyards. Comprising 600 acres and a $10 million state of the art winery, this excellent producer is owned by the Sutil family who make superb modern fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced entirely from the estate. By entering 1% For the Planet, La Playa Wines committed to donate every year 1% of its net sales to non-profit NGOs that conserve, restore and study the Environment.
Tasting Notes
Colchagua Valley creates some of the world`s best merlots, this limited release Merlot was aged both in new and old oak barrels. Garnet red in colour with complex aromas on the nose of vanilla bean and toasted oak, sparked by ripe black plums and sweet cherry jam. The palate has ripe notes of blackberry and plum, accompanied by spicy oak resulting in a delicious wine. The body is smooth and round with fresh acidity to balance the fruit for a long finish.
Food
Perfect when paired with pâtés or other charcuterie. Also a good match to red meat or game.
