Schug Merlot, Sonoma Valley, USA

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：3404

Made in a light, pleasant style, and the drily tannic balance makes it food-friendly. Shows cherry, red currant, cola and oak flavors, with an earthy edge of herbs. ——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 87

This is a light, elegant Merlot for drinking now. It’s very dry, and has pleasant berry, red currant, herb and cedar flavors. A good restaurant wine that won’t overwhelm the food.——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 87

Here’s a Merlot that really needs rich food to show off its attributes. By itself it’s a bit sharp and jammy, with blackberry, black raspberry, black cherry and anise flavors. The tannin-acid structure needs something like lamb chops or pork loin to work with.——S.H.(7/1/2009)—— 87

Here’s a Merlot that just wants to support the food it’s paired with, not dominate it. It’s dry and balanced, teasing with cherries, herbs and oak, then pulling back to let the tannins and acids take a bow. Should develop a little complexity by spring 2008, but it’s fine now.——S.H.(12/15/2007)—— 87