Amuse Bouche – Napa Valley Red 2018

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Amuse Bouche - Napa Valley Red 2018 er et sammenstik i Pomerol-stil af 92% Merlot og 8 % Cabernet Franc. Druerne er dyrket i den østlige del af Rutherford Hills i Napa Valley. Vinmageren bag, Heidi Barrett, bliver af TIME magazine kaldt for The Wine Diva of Napa.

2018 var et rigtig godt og mildt vinår i området med meget få vejr- og markmæssige forhindringer. Smagsmæssigt er vi i luksusklassen med noter af mørke blommer, kirsch, lakrids, kaffebønner, mørk chokolade, svampe, nelliker og viol.

Amuse Bouche - Napa Valley Red 2018 er et mesterværk med få flasker produceret. I årgang 2018 blev det til 725 6-styks kasser. Vi har derfor ikke kunne indkøbe i store mængder, og der er nu kun en lille håndfuld flasker på lager. Hvis du er på gave med dig selv, er dette den oplagte vin at binde en sløjfe omkring halsen på.

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Lisa Peretti Brown for Robert Parker i The Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Proprietary Red Blend Amuse Bouche is composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bombastic scents of ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of Morello cherries, star anise, cardamom and red roses, plus a touch of garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is an exercise in poise, delivering loads of vibrant black fruit and exotic spice flavors with bold freshness plus exquisitely ripe, rounded tannins, finishing with fantastic length and perfume. Absolutely stunning Merlot!" 

James Suckling: "Clear, subtle aromas of blueberries, blackberries and stone. It’s full-bodied with creamy and lightly chewy tannins and a tangy, fruity and savory finish. High-toned, yet tight and poised. Blend of merlot and cabernet franc. Try after 2023." Smagt januar 2021.

Antonio Galloni: "The 2018 Amuse Bouche is a Right Bank-inspired blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with the Franc very much in evidence in the wine's profile. Bright red berry fruit, cedar, tobacco, mint, dried flowers and a kiss of French Oak give the 2018 its racy extroverted personality. The 2018 needs a bit of time to be at its very best."

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