Hestia Cellars Merlot, Columbia Valley, USA

赫斯緹雅梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：2811

A raw edge lends excitement to the red berry, red meat and floral flavors, dancing deftly into the long and expressive finish. Needs time to come together. Best after 2014. 200 cases made. –HS

Dense and savory, with espresso and dark chocolate overtones to the focused dried blueberry and currant flavors. Finishes firm but approachable. Drink now through 2015. 250 cases made. -HS

This is pure Merlot from the StoneTree vineyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA. It’s been aged almost two years in new French oak barrels, and has the delicious mix of fruit and barrel flavors to prove it. Supple, succulent, smooth and spicy, it’s a showcase for cherry and cassis fruit, accented with pungent, almost piney herb. Excellent texture and mass shows good winemaking. ——P.G.(4/1/2011)—— 91

Dark, sappy and reductive, it shows skillful winemaking and sensitivity to vineyard management. The color is there, the aromas are pure and the flavors are balanced, without being overripe. It captures a pleasing mix of berries and currants. Tannins are quite dry and lightly peppery.——P.G.(12/1/2008)—— 88