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Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2011 Wine Review

Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2011

Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2011

Maipo Valley, Chile

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $13.00

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Santa Rita

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A smooth and ultra-delicious merlot with layers and layers of fleshy black plums. This wine pulls you head first into the glass. Amazing price.

Merlot food pairings: fatty fish such as salmon, pastas with meat sauce.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2011 was reviewed on June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2010 

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 286179
  • $9.05 
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Reviews and Ratings

Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Deep, red color, with violet reflections and ruby hues. Aromas of fresh strawberry, plum and vanilla are complemented by a hint of dried herbs. Its sweet flavour, rich in fruity undertones, is enhanced by soft tannins and pleasing oak.

Source: NB Liquor Stores
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Couleur rouge foncé avec des reflets violets et des teintes rubis. Arômes de fraises fraîches, de prunes et de vanille complémentés par une note d’herbes séchées. Sa saveur sucrée, riche en sous-tons fruités, est améliorée par des tannins d

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool
120 Merlot is violet-red in color with
intense aromas that recall red fruits along with floral, vanilla, and tobacco notes. The wine is smooth and elegant with great volume and balance between just the right acidity and ripe tannins across the palate, ending with a refreshing and very fruit finish.

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