Brophy Clark Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA

克拉克圣瑪麗亞山谷黑皮諾干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：3420

Young and not showing much now beyond huge, powerful fruit and smoky, unintegrated oak. It floods the mouth with waves of black cherry jam, black raspberry tarts, red currants, cola and dusty, East Asian spices. Forward and simple now, but could develop bottle complexity over the next 4–6 years. The score reflects potential, not current reality.——S.H.(3/1/2010)—— 88

The wine comes from one of the most westerly sites in the appellation, a vineyard recently sold by Fess Parker. It has good, crisp acidity, and is very dry, with fine Pinot fruit and herb flavors. It’s a stylish Pinot Noir, perhaps not the most powerful exemplar of Santa Rita, but a dashing wine. ——S.H.(12/31/2006)—— 89

Smells almost Zinny, with big notes of well-ripened wild cherries, ponegranates and pepper. In the mouth, it’s very fruity and rich, although completely dry. Quite tasty, although a bit heavy for a Pinot Noir.——S.H.(12/1/2004)—— 84

Solid and medium in weight, with an aromatic plum-cherry and herb nose that has a complex, slightly meaty, funky edge. The earthy black cherry, sour plum and beet/tomato fruit on the palate rides good acidity onto a somewhat muted finish. Shows dusty tannins; this should improve for another year. ——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 88