Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, USA

新奇山酒莊赤霞珠紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：4283

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley reveals darker fruits than the Merlot as well as greater structure. Ripe, spicy, and flavorful on the palate, it will continue to open over the next 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2018. Novelty Hill and Stillwater Creek Vineyard are owned by Tom Alberg. The vineyard, located on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills (way off the beaten path), was planted in 2000 and is beginning to acquire a reputation for the high quality of its fruit. A year ago the winery moved into its new quarters in Woodinville which it shares with Januik Winery. The Novelty Hills wines are made by the talented Mike Januik. This portfolio over-delivers in a very big way. Tel. (425) 481-8317; www.noveltyhillwines.com

Much like the Novelty Hill Merlot, this Cabernet Sauvignon at first appears a little thin, though sleek and balanced and perfectly sound. You’ll find light cherry fruit and a sense of rock rather than barrel. ——P.G.(12/1/2009)—— 87