Casa Silva
Casa Silva Reserva
Merlot · Chile
From public reviewers
34reviews
85median pts
$14median price
A hard, piercing blackberry aroma forms the greeting on this full-bodied, dark-styled Merlot. Look for roasted, peppery black-fruit flavors and a spice-dominant finish that comes with mint and herbal notes. || This is much different than Casa Silva's 2009 Petit Verdot, which was tasted in the same flight. The '08 is more hard, spicy and tarry, with a leafy, herbal aroma, plus some grittiness. The palate feels snappy, with a can't-miss saltiness. The finish is long in length but short on fruit, with a raw feel. || S…
Source: Wine Enthusiast
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