Although I did not care for the Carmenere among the current releases in the “Casillero del Diablo” Reserve line from Concha y Toro, this Merlot and the Cabernet are both terrific. The Merlot shows medium body, nice plum and black cherry flavors, just the barest suggestion of smoky oak, and fine-grained tannins in the finish. I tasted both wines for three days out of an uncorked bottle, and neither lost any of its fruit or coherence, which is amazing for wines in this price range.
