Alto de la Ballena
Reserva Maldonado Merlot
Maldonado, Uruguay, Uruguay
Merlot may be the secret star of Uruguay. This is a sophisticated, layered wine, restrained yet full of aromas of red and black fruits, oak, and a herbal element I've been getting from Uruguay wines while I've been here.
Merlot may be the secret star of Uruguay. This is a sophisticated, layered wine, restrained yet full of aromas of red and black fruits, oak, and a herbal element I've been getting from Uruguay wines while I've been here.
Dec 14th, 2016
2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom
2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom
Apr 6th, 2014


