In the bygone days of the sail ships, wine provided a safe drink for long voyages. Dan Odfjell, a norwegian “armador” (shipowner), perpetuates this legacy by making wines to sail from Chile across the seven seas.
Odfjell Armador Merlot
Odfjell, Armador, 750 ml
Variety: Merlot
Viña Odfjell, Maipo Valley
Composition: 100% Merlot
Vintage: 2010
Oenologist: Arnaud Hereu
Pairing: This Merlot wine loves grilled dishes, duck confit, classic duck dish, cured, poached, and stored in the duck’s own fat. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Alluring red dark colour with shades of violet.
Aromas: The nose is concentrated and deep, with aromas of cherries, figs, violets and white fruit aromas such as apricots and pears.
Palate: The palate is long, complex and juicy with soft tannins.
