Matanzas Creek Jackson Park Vineyard Merlot, Bennett Valley, USA

馬坦薩斯溪杰克遜園梅洛干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：2440

The 2006 Merlot Jackson Park reveals slightly more concentration, depth, and structure. It should be even better with several more years of bottle age, and last for 10-12 years. Matanzas Creek Winery remains a work in progress as proprietor Jess Jackson moves aggressively to get this estate back to its glory days of the early 1990s.Available through Vin Lux Fine Wines, tel.(866) 462-4641; Fax (866) 853-1707; www.vinluxfinewines.com

Tasted in January, this Merlot was still quite unresolved. Oak dominated, with its characteristic vanilla and caramel notes, while underneath was a substantial core of cherries, blackberries, currants, cocoa and roasted almonds, reminiscent of a granola bar. It’s a distinguished Merlot, but one that wants a few years in the cellar.——S.H.(5/1/2010)—— 91