Amador Foothill Winery Katie's Cote Red, Sierra Foothills, USA

阿馬多爾山麓卡蒂科特干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：3093

This 52% Syrah-48% Grenache blend from Amador has a lot of barnyard on the nose, the muted herb and spice that’s in there having to fight for attention. The wine struggles to find its balance over time (it was tasted twice over the course of one day), the aromas and flavors falling off into dusty tannins and not enough fruit. ——V.B.(4/1/2011)—— 83

This Rhone-style blend of Syrah and Grenache is nice and dry, with a medium body that makes it feel just fine in the mouth. The acids and tannins are in balance. It’s not especially concentrated, though, with peppery cherry flavors that finish quick. ——S.H.(12/15/2008)—— 86

This Syrah-Grenache blend is from one of the Sierra Foothills’ better appellations. It’s a rustic, simple wine, jammy on the finish, with cherry pie flavors and a rich mouthfeel. ——S.H.(10/1/2006)—— 84

I like this blend of Syrah and Grenache despite its rustic nature. It’s tannic, dry and acidic, as far as you can get from today’s decadently soft red wines, but it’s hard to imagine anything better to set against grated cheese and olive oil. Bruschetta with an olive tapenade will be a sensation. ——S.H.(12/31/2005)—— 90