2007 Rio Bueno Merlot
8 Jan 2009
Wine- Rio Bueno Merlot
Varietal- Merlot
Region- Curico Valley, Chile
Producer- Vina Requingua
Vintage- 2007
Dinner at home tonight, nothing special, roasted and lightly seasoned chicken legs accompanied by brussel sprouts with butter and pecans. Facing the choice, what wine would be appropriate? Here’s where a reliable “house wine” comes in handy. My dinner became much more exciting when I tasted this smooth Chilean Merlot. Bright ruby in color, this wine instantly delivers ripe red cherries and plum, then gives a dollop of walnut brownie and raspberry puree on the nose. The aroma and flavor profile are yummy, but I really like that this bargain wine has a true medium-long finish. Drink-up, even on a week-night, this wine is only 13% abv and drinks very easy. And that, class, is why this wine can go so remarkably well with many mildly flavored dishes. Sounds like a ”house red” contender to me.
