Cadaretta Merlot, Columbia Valley, USA

卡達雷塔梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：3773

The 2006 Merlot is deep crimson-colored with aromas of cinnamon, clove, cassis, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate it has ample ripe, spicy fruit, good depth, and medium length but it is in need of slightly greater complexity. Cadaretta is a Walla Walla start-up making their wine in a custom crush facility with Virginie Bourque as winemaker.Tel. (877) 810-4939; www.cadaretta.com

Smooth and spicy, with an austere edge to the ripe berry and chocolate flavors. Finishes with a mild grip of tannins. Best after 2009. 145 cases made. -HS

Nicely styled, showing lots of licorice in the nose and in the flavors. Blackberry and plum, cedar and spice are gently introduced, and the balance of fruit, acid and tannin is taut and proportionate.——P.G.(3/1/2009)—— 88