Stevens Merlot, Yakima Valley, USA

史蒂文斯梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：2768

As in past vintages, this is half DuBrul and half Meek vineyard fruit. It’s a far cry from what most consumers would think of as Merlot—this is a stiff, tannic, muscular wine, with a deep earthiness that speaks of rich loam and ancient rock. It strikes me as more typical of Malbec. The tannins are firm and dense, and the fruits are black as coal and laced with tar and smoke.——P.G.(12/1/2010)—— 93

This pure Merlot is full-bodied and still rather oaky, but packed with very firm, compact black fruits, and layered with smoke, graphite, black olive. Dense and textural, there is a fine grip to the tannins.——P.G.(12/31/2009)—— 93

Winemaker Tim Stevens’ dark, subtle, beautifully proportioned wines glide across the palate like Apollo Ono dancing with the stars. The cool site brings out some of the floral and citrus accents often missing from Merlot, and the darker cherry and plum fruit flavors fill in right behind. Supple and sensuous, this is a wine to savor and, if possible, cellar for another decade. ——P.G.(12/1/2008)—— 92

Dark, meaty and substantial, beautifully proportioned, and loaded with grace notes of citrus and pineapple that set off the tart, spicy red fruits. Elegant, sophisticated winemaking that captures both power and subtlety in the bottle.——P.G.(12/1/2007)—— 91