佳麗釀

去年年底，加州的一位朋友寄來一箱紅酒。裡面有Zinfendel，還有我從沒聽過的Carignane。網上有人譯為「佳麗釀」，真是貼切啊，呵呵。因為這款紅酒有一種很特別的果香味，上網看了酒莊的介紹，更覺得好：「像玫瑰花瓣一樣的柔潤，伴之以層層的藍莓、杉木、烘焙的香草豆與杏仁的馥郁，最後再以香草與伯爵茶收尾。」

好美的酒….

From our 117-year-old vineyard block, these special Carignane ("kahr-ing-yawn") vines produce a smooth-as-rose-petals wine, with layers of rich brambly blueberry, cedar, roasted vanilla bean and almond, finishing with vanilla and Earl Grey tea. 15% estate Petite Sirah and 4% Syrah provide black inkiness, spices and dusty tannins. 426 cases bottled 8/1/05