86
points
Vinícola Miolo 2005 Terroir Merlot (Vale dos Vinhedos)
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$35
Not an inexpensive taste of Brazil despite the one-liter bottle, but this is about as refined and worldly as you’re going to find from the land of samba. The nose is roasted and solid, with baked berry aromas that draw you in. Coffee, raisin, pepper and plenty of fruit work the palate, and the finish is long and leathery. One of the better wines from Brazil that…
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
85
points
Vinícola Miolo 2004 Lote 43 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Vale dos Vinhedos)
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$27
A 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that ranks high atop Miolo’s pyramid of wines. It has typical Brazilian rusticity, with a roasted, earthy bouquet. Flavors of plum and berry are a little baked and raw, but the feel is chewy and deep, with pretty good texture. GM Miolo, USA.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
85
points
Vinícola Miolo 2005 Family Vineyards Merlot (Vale dos Vinhedos)
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$10
If you’re ready to jump head-first into the emerging but sketchy realm of Brazilian table wine, then Merlot is a good place to start. This one has baked, earthy aromas of clay, spice and leather. The palate is fruity and saturated, with deep cherry, berry, coffee and prune flavors. Good in its class. Imported by GM Miolo, USA.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)