Red
Forgeron Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States
Ficha técnica
- Tipo
- Red
- Uva
- Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
- País
- United States
- Região
- Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
- Denominação
- Columbia Valley (WA)
- Corpo
- medium
- Acidez
- medium
- Tanino
- medium
- Doçura
- dry
Harmonização
carnes grelhadas · massas com molho de tomate · queijos envelhecidos · carnes de caça
Safras avaliadas
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201391 pts
This combines Merlot from Minnick Hills and Birch Creek vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and Candy Mountain in the larger Columbia Valley with smaller amounts of Malbec from StoneTree and Petit Verdot from Dionysus. It's generous in aroma, with with plentiful coffee, raspberr…
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201289 pts
Made completely from Merlot, this wine comes from Candy Mountain (52%), Birch Creek (25%) and Bacchus vineyards. The oak (35% new American) plays a central role, with aromas of vanilla and green wood out in front of raspberries and cherries. Flavors are light yet concentrated, w…
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201093 pts
An A+ trio of vineyards—Olsen, Stonetree and Boushey—contribute equally to this pure Merlot. In a Forgeron portfolio that regularly shines with a variety of red wines, Merlot is usually the best of show, as it is here. Tight, tart and perfectly proportioned, this at first offers…
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200993 pts
A hint of mint can be detected in the opening aromas of this Merlot, which includes a splash of Cabernet Franc in the blend. Licorice, smoke and deep cassis flavors all contribute to an intense, seductive wine, with velvety tannins enrobing a lingering finish.
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200887 pts
A cool vintage shows through in the lighter style of this Merlot. Strawberry is the dominant fruit flavor, although the time in new oak is what dominates currently. The scent and vanilla flavor of American oak, though accounting just 20% of the barrels, comes across quite powerf…