Name: Morrisons Merlot Reserva
Brand: Morrisons

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Morrisons The Best Chilean Reserva Merlot is a supermarket own-label wine produced in collaboration with Viña Ventisquero, the Wine Enthusiast New World Winery of the Year 2024. Sourced from the Maipo Valley in Chile, it is crafted by blending the finest parcels of Merlot grapes to deliver a smooth, vibrant, and approachable red wine. It represents excellent value at its price point, showcasing the quality potential of Chilean Merlot from this prestigious region.

Morrisons 'The Best' (produced in partnership with Viña Ventisquero)

Viña Ventisquero was founded in 1999 and has grown into one of Chile's most celebrated wineries, named Wine Enthusiast New World Winery of the Year 2024. With over 1,800 hectares across Chile's diverse valleys, the winery is renowned for innovation, sustainability, and exploring the country's extreme terroirs.

Blend

100% Merlot

Tasting Profile

Deliciously smooth with elegant layers of silky plum, black cherry, and soft spice on the palate. The bouquet combines red fruit, prunes, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and hints of vanilla, with a well-balanced body and soft, silky finish.

Region

The Maipo Valley is one of Chile's most celebrated wine regions, located near Santiago and influenced by the Andes mountains. It is particularly renowned for producing expressive, structured red wines, with Merlot thriving alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère.

Price Context

£9.00 (75cl) at Morrisons UK (£12.00/litre)

Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled steak🍖 Roast lamb🍝 Pasta with rich tomato or meat sauce🧀 Aged hard cheeses

Critic Scores

89/100 Decanter (2019 vintage, comparable wine)84/100 Wine-Searcher aggregate (Ventisquero Reserva Merlot)96 Points Vivino (Ventisquero Reserva Merlot)