Thomas Fogarty Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA

托馬斯福格蒂梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：3111

A simple, fruity wine, sharp in acidity, with candied cherry and raspberry flavors, elaborated with sweet oak. ——S.H.(12/31/2011)—— 86

Feels classy and vital from the very start and all the way through. Lots of ripe, complex, bone-dry blackberry, cherry, cola, cassis, herb, chocolate and cedar flavors that finish long and spicy. Even nearing five years of age, the tannins are significant, giving the wine a tough astringency. Hard to tell if the fruit will outlast the tannins. If you drink now, give it a good, long decant.——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 91

An exceptionally good Merlot, fleshy and opulent, with complex flavors of red and black berries, currants, cocoa, licorice, Indian spices and sandalwood. This is the one to drink now while you’re waiting for the winery’s 05 Gist Ranch to age.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 90

Although there is a mountain intensity to the intense blackberry and cherry flavors and rich tannins, this wine is probably at its best now. It’s very dry and rich, with evident oak, and a distinguished finish. ——S.H.(10/1/2005)—— 91

Opens with a blast of oak undergirded with distinctive olive, chocolate, cheddar and cherry aromas. Yet the flavors are dominated by cherries, pure, ripe and sweet. The wine has a firm tannic structure, and is harmonious and balanced.——S.H.(12/15/2004)—— 91