Winery - Ahnfeldt
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
All the grapes come from southerly, cooler portions of Napa, and it tastes like they were picked earlier than some of their long hangtime brethren. Acidity and crunchy tannins star, lending structure to the cherry, black currant and cedar flavors, while the finish is thoroughly dry. This is an elegant, food-friendly wine that should develop over the next eight to 10 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An interesting Merlot characterized not only by complexity, but by structure. The cherry, cassis, mocha and cedary spice flavors are entirely dry, and balanced with a brisk architecture of acidity and tannins. This is an elegant table wine that will let the food star rather than drawing attention to itself.
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Ahnfeldt Merlot - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very ripe in the modern style, with masses of jammy blackberries, black currants and black cherries and uplifted, smoky notes of oak. The tannins are thick and astringent. One defect is a certain sharpness that lasts through the finish and makes the mouthfeel tart.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very ripe and fruity in the modern style, almost too strong in blackberry jam, black currant and oak flavors that are not particularly subtle or delicate, although the wine is thoroughly dry. The tannins are significant, but negotiable. The suggestion is ageability. Give it 2–4 years and try again.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sharp and harshly tannic, a common Cabernet whose redeeming feature is lots of blackberry fruit. Way too expensive for what you get.
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