Columbia Winery Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, USA

哥倫比亞紅柳園品麗珠干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：2032

The stiff tannins and earthiness of this wine is underlaid with very soft, very vanilla oak; the effect is startling and disjointed. With more time in the bottle, it may all meld together, but right now it’s unclear where this wine is going.——P.G.(12/31/2003)—— 85

This David Lake Signature Series wine includes 23% Merlot from the same vineyard. There are definite scents of dill and bell pepper along with the expected cherry and blackberry fruits, and a hint of sweet oak as well. Restrained and supple, but not quite as ripe as one would hope for. —P.G.——P.G.(12/31/2002)—— 86

Red Willow is Columbia’s showplace, and the relationship between winemaker David Lake and winegrower Mike Sauer is symbiosis at its best. The Cab Franc is a tight, tannic, earthy wine, with layers of mineral digging deep into the wine. The fruit is hard and the acids firm; it seems to want more time to display its depth and elegance.——P.G.(6/1/2001)—— 88

Typical Cab Franc floral nose—maybe even lilacs. Red cherry fruit and a pretty dose of oak complete the package. Not terribly complex, but delicious and easy to drink. 7% Merlot.——J.C.(9/1/1999)—— 87