San Pedro 2002 San Andrés Merlot (Lontué Valley)

Country: Chile / San Andrés
Variety: Merlot Lontué Valley
Winery: San Pedro /

Meaty, woody aromas carry along some cherry and cinnamon, but those scents are distant and slightly artificial. The mouth is chunky and big, with plenty of buttery oak along with nondistinct red fruit. The feel is sharp, courtesy of strong acids, so there’s a tangy, astringent final impression. –M.S.