Bicicleta, merlot

Wine: Bicicleta

Producer: Cono Sur

Region: Central Valley

Country: Chile

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Merlot

Supplier: Vino/ Fine wines of the world                                          

Price (VND): A

Points: 69/100

Pairs well with: roast pork, duck and pho bo

Notes:

This dark coloured wine has a nose with fresh red fruits. Lots of fresh fruits on the palatae, a bit too acidic

Good pair with roast pork, duck and pho bo.

Weemala Merlot, Australia

Wine: Weemala Merlot

Producer: Logan

Region: Central Ranges

Country: Australia

Colour: Red

Year: 2010

Grape: Merlot

Supplier: Vino                                                                                            

Price (VND): 440.000

Points: 91/100

Pairs well with: Bolognese pasta, steaks

Notes:

Darkish purple colour, with a beautiful perfumed nose of red berries, violets and vanilla.

The palate is also very pleasant, with raspberries, violets, cherries and plumbs.

With a medium to long finish, this is a great discovery for the price; if you like traditional Bordeaux merlots, you will enjoy this at a fraction of the price. I am trying it as I write with macaroni Bolognese, and they really complement each other. I will definitely be buying more of it!