The publication also highlighted the 2012 Don Melchor among its Hot Wines, the only Chilean wine in that distinguished category.
From its beginning and throughout its entire history, Don Melchor—under the supervision of winemaker Enrique Tirado—has obtained the highest accolades, corroborating its position among the greatest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile and the rest of the world.
“Soft and refined, with rich, dense flavors of dried berry, dark plum, rose petal and bramble. Offers fine-grained tannins and accents of green olive. Finishes with hints of hot stone, dried beef and white pepper. Complex.” Kim Marcus.
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