Alto de la Ballena

Reserva Maldonado Merlot

9.82 ratings
9.82 pro ratings
Maldonado, Uruguay, Uruguay
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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mattswineworld

Merlot may be the secret star of Uruguay. This is a sophisticated, layered wine, restrained yet full of aromas of red and black fruits, oak, and a herbal element I've been getting from Uruguay wines while I've been here.

Merlot may be the secret star of Uruguay. This is a sophisticated, layered wine, restrained yet full of aromas of red and black fruits, oak, and a herbal element I've been getting from Uruguay wines while I've been here.

Dec 14th, 2016
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom

2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom

Apr 6th, 2014