Claar Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, USA

克拉爾赤霞珠干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：5219

Barely ripe fruit is swamped by flavors of earth, herb and leaf. Tannins are also unripe to the point of stemmy. Nonetheless, this could work if set against a grilled steak. ——P.G.(9/1/2011)—— 83

A bit weedy in the nose, with notes of pepper and salsa. The flavor profile runs sour, with rhubarb and pie cherries sticking out. The mouthfeel is where the wine suffers most; it’s hard and aggressive, with piercing tannins and acids that combine forces to starch out your palate and cheeks. ——M.S.(8/1/2003)—— 82

Earthy, volatile flavors intrude on this one. 400 cases made. -HS

Youthful in style, with generous black cherry and cedar flavors on a medium frame. Modest in tannin and oak notes, and echoing some nice fruit and spice on the finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. -HS

On the smallish side for a Cabernet, but nicely turned, with pretty black cherry, currant and herb flavors in a soft package. Drink now through 2003. 420 cases made. -HS