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Meli is the dream of celebrated winemaker Adriana Cerda. Adriana
had already been a respected winemaker for 30 years when she
decided it was time to make her own wine.
In 2005, she and her three adult sons bought a property with
60-year-old Carignane and Riesling vines in the Maule Valley.
Using dry farming, Meli produces two unique wines — both unusual
for Chile. These varieties, Riesling and Carignane, are well-suited
to the cooler Maule Valley, where the growing season is long,
with cool nights and warm days.
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2010 Dry Riesling
This aromatic white grape most associated with Germany is very
expressive of this Chilean terroir in which it is grown. Meli’s
Riesling is unoaked and has no residual sugar, which showcases
the grape’s brisk acidity. Only 500 cases produced.
Suggested Retail: $12.00
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2010
Carignane
This lesser known varietal is planted extensively in southern
France. Although it doesn’t usually take a leading role, there’s
star power in Meli’s Carignane-Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Aged
in both used oak barrels and stainless steel, this wine is concentrated
and unique, with an distinctive balance of earth and fruit.
2,000 cases produced.
Suggested Retail: $15.00
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