Chile is a superb home for grapevines. The deep, well-drained soils, the moderating influence of the Pacific, and the ready source of irrigation water from the Andes provide an excellent habitat for wine grapes.
The 2007 Viña Requingua Merlot shows ripe black cherry and blackberry fruits at the nose, enhanced by earth, vanilla, cocoa, exotic herb and spice nuances. The flavors are deliciously smooth and mellow with the soft, round black cherry and blackberry fruits given added richness by subtle elements of earth, tobacco and spice. It combines the nuanced elegance of a fine red Bordeaux with the plush richness of a California Merlot – all at a great everyday price.