Porta 2014 Reserva Merlot (Maipo Valley)

Country: Chile / Reserva
Variety: Merlot Maipo Valley
Winery: Porta /

This opens with a strong sense of oak and sawdust, later giving way to herbal berry aromas. This feels plump and resiny, with slick oak. Flavors of wood resin and pepper are on equal footing with berry flavors, while the finish shows moderate residual heat.