Chandler Reach Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, USA

錢德勒河酒莊品麗珠干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：1647

This is 100% Cab Franc. Chandler Reach has made another terrific example, saturated and lush with sweet, ripe black cherry fruit. There is a hint of leather, plenty of snappy acid, well-modulated tannins and behind the tangy fruit a wine with pleasing texture and balance. It’s muscular without steroids, a fine follow up to the excellent 2002. ——P.G.(5/1/2007)—— 91

Strong whiffs of barrel, cracker, toast, butterscotch and a hint of leather take off in the beginning, but behind it all is solid, ripe, plentiful black cherry fruit. There is also a strong streak of mint running through the middle, and the wine has good weight and texture across the palate. It’s muscular without being clunky; there is substance here but it is elegantly displayed, with particularly good tannin management.——P.G.(6/1/2006)—— 91