If you want to broaden your view of Merlot, try this chilean wine. This, and many others from South 
America and places like Washington State and Northern Italy will surely redefine your view of Merlot. If you think of Merlot as the simple, sweet restaurant by-the-glass default, you’re missing out. Move past those wines, and discover Merlot such as this Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexander. It has heft and real, elegant wine qualities. What gets my attention is that it’s slightly dryer and more earthy than what I expect from Merlot. This is a very nice wine for US$19 and it has educated my palate. Raise a glass!
Tasting notes:
Berries and earth bouquet
Nice fruit core on the palate, a lot of layers unfold
Very dry finish for Merlot
Chilean wine for share
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