Nefarious Wahluke Slope Cabernet Franc, Washington , USA

尼菲瓦魯克坡園品麗珠干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：2658

As before, this is Weinbau vineyard fruit. The 2009 vintage seems to have presented some challenges, as the fruit flavors suggest uneven ripening, with a mix of tutti-fruity candy flavors along with some raisins. Tannins are smooth and there’s a pleasing streak of graphite running through the finish. Drink soon. ——P.G.(2/1/2012)—— 89

The word inky must have been invented for this pure Cabernet Franc, sourced from the Weinbau vineyard (the label is misprinted). In the world of Cabernet Franc, many are called, and few are chosen. This is one of the chosen. Dense, tightly threaded with smoke, earth, black olive, black cherry, cassis and mocha scents and flavors, this nonetheless drinks smoothly. The tannin management is superb, softening up the hard edges without stripping the wine of flavor. ——P.G.(12/1/2010)—— 92

It’s lush and fragrant with sweet cherry and plum, truffle and smoke, moist earth and mocha. Surprisingly delicate in the mouth, and yet not shy with the flavors, which stack generously one upon the other, finishing with black olive and slightly bitter baker’s chocolate.——P.G.(9/1/2009)—— 90

From the Weinbau vineyard, a hot site on the Wahluke Slope, this ripe, chewy Cabernet Franc beautifully expresses a Washington take on the grape. The tannins are there in force, but all the rough edges are polished, and they are ripe with black olive and black tea flavors. Right behind is a solid core of cassis and blueberry fruit, streaked with iron and smoke. A very fine effort from an exciting new winery.——P.G.(12/31/2008)—— 91