Cadaretta Merlot, Columbia Valley, USA

卡達雷塔梅洛干紅葡萄酒

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This Merlot is 100% varietal, a blend of Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley and Walla Walla Valley fruit. A hint of leather is wrapped into tight, lightly smoky red fruit. Red licorice and a streak of iron ore can also be detected; it is unusually tight and muscular for Merlot. ——P.G.(3/1/2010)—— 87

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

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