Pepper Bridge Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, USA

胡椒橋梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：5175

The 2004 Merlot (also from Columbia Valley due to the freeze) may help restore the reputation of this grape. Dark ruby-colored, it has a pretty perfume of pain grille, cassis, and black cherry. On the palate the wine is supple and sweet with a lush texture and fine depth. This nicely balanced effort is drinking well now and should last for another 15 years. Tel. (509) 525-6502; www.pepperbridgewinery.com

This is a fine effort. The fruit is laid out right up front, big and dense, with a rich mouthfeel and very silky tannins. Flavors of black fruits, smoke and chocolate, thick and supple, are beautifully integrated, textural and complete. This is an especially good effort in a difficult year. Aging in 100% French oak adds coffee-mocha flavors to the lingering finish. ——P.G.(5/1/2007)—— 90