2011.Q4 美國加州紅酒Optima Cabernet 2002

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在台灣也可以找到這瓶Optima Cabernet 2002

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Winemaker Tasting Notes: The 2002 Optima Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by a wonderful forward, rich nose with generous bright fruit and deep, concentrated, multi-layered aromas of black cherry and blueberry, with hints of currant and cocoa powder. Elements of sweet oak and vanilla carefully complement the ripe fruit flavors and the round, rich middle. Supple, yet with a weighty, very fruity mouth-feel and a moderately tannic finish. Despite its pleasant immediate appeal, three to five years of cellaring will add additional roundness and complexity.

Vineyard and Winemaking Notes: The 2002 Vintage was produced from two premier Alexander Valley vineyards. The Cabernet Franc was harvested first on September 25, 2002. The Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on September 27, 2002. The grapes were fermented 10 days to dryness, and then macerated an additional 21 days to soften and develop the tannins. Following pressing, this wine was moved to 60 gallon French Oak barrels where it received four gentle barrel to barrel rackings. These rackings clarify the wine naturally, and eliminate the need for filtration. This vintage was barrel aged for 25 months prior to bottling on May 18, 2005.

 
釀酒師的親自體驗︰
2002 Optima Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon有著撲鼻而來的美好、濃郁的氣味，伴隨著豐厚鮮明的水果香氣，以及類似黑櫻桃與藍莓的深沈且集中的多層次味道，加上若隱若現地無仔葡萄乾及可可粉的感覺。富含甜美橡木及香草伴隨著成熟水果風味，柔軟、圓潤但厚重果味的口感，帶著中庸單寧的餘韻。盡管製作完成時已擁有令人激賞的表現，但3~5年的酒窖熟成更添加圓潤與多樣的口感。

葡萄園和釀酒過程說明︰

2002年份的葡萄原料來自二個Alexander Valley 的一級葡萄園。Cabernet Franc與Cabernet Sauvignon分別在2002年9月25日與27日採收。葡萄經過10天的發酵，然後浸漬21天軟化並產生丹寧。榨出酒之後酒被移到60加崙的法國橡木桶。紅酒在這些桶子間進行四次小心的換桶取酒過程，在這個取上層酒的換桶過程中酒自然清澈，不需額外的人工過濾。進行長達25個月的自然熟成，這批紅酒在2005年5月18日裝瓶。

Technical Notes:

Appellation產地: Alexander Valley
Harvest收成日期: September 25 and 27, 2002
Brix at Harvest: 25.0 and 26.2
TA: 6.37 g/L
PH酸鹼值: 3.77
Alcohol酒精濃度: 14.5%
VA: 0.97 g/L
Composition成分: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Syrah
Production生產總數量: 1,257 cases