Behrens & Hitchcock Kenefick Ranch Cuvee, Napa Valley, USA

貝倫斯&希區(qū)柯克酒莊肯尼菲克牧場(chǎng)特釀紅葡萄酒

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The 2004 Kenefick Ranch Cuvee, which is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibits plenty of gravelly scorched earth notes intermixed with black and blue fruits, spice box, and toasty oak. Rich, full-bodied, and delicious, it promises to age impeccably for 12 or more years. (Release date 3/07)Tel. 707-963-1774; Fax 707-963-8206

The 2003 Kenefick Ranch Cuvee (a 400-case lot of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot) exhibits an inky/ruby/purple color along with a gorgeous perfume of smoke, blueberry liqueur, creme de cassis, white chocolate, and espresso roast. Dense, opulent, and full-bodied, with a terrific texture as well as palate penetration, and a 40-45 second finish, it is capable of lasting a decade or more. I can’t say enough good things about Behrens and Hitchcock. This is the type of winery operation that gives hope to aspiring home winemakers who want to make it in the big time. They have followed their dreams, unearthed top vineyards that were available to everybody, and are making non-interventionalistic wines of extraordinary personality and character.(Release date 6/05)Tel. 707-963-1774; Fax 707-963-8206

The compelling 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch and Herrick Vineyard (two separate cuvees that were blended together before bottling) boasts a deep blue/purple color along with an extraordinary perfume of incense, blackberries, cassis, coffee, and chocolate. It hits the palate with full-throttle notes of blackberry and blueberry liqueur intertwined with chocolate, crushed stone, white flower, and sweet oak characteristics. Beautifully layered, multidimensional, and fabulous rich as well as long, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years.I can’t say enough good things about Behrens and Hitchcock. This is the type of winery operation that gives hope to aspiring home winemakers who want to make it in the big time. They have followed their dreams, unearthed top vineyards that were available to everybody, and are making non-interventionalistic wines of extraordinary personality and character.Tel. 707-963-1774; Fax 707-963-8206

The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch (which Les Behrens calls, “the poor man’s Araujo”) is a fat, expansive, deep, concentrated effort displaying an inky/purple color as well as super aromas of blueberry liqueur, smoke, creme de cassis, and hints of chocolate and espresso. Medium to full-bodied, with super depth in addition to a tremendously persistent finish of 45-50 seconds, it will require 2-3 years of bottle age, and should drink well for 15-16. I admire what Les Behrens, Bob Hitchcock, their wives, friends, and lunatic dog are doing at their winery and cellars on the top of Spring Mountain. They are obsessed fanatics who make wine with no compromises ... obviously my kind of people.Tel. 707-963-1774; Fax 707-963-8206