Martin Ray Synthesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (JS:93)

Cabernet, Synthesis作為酒莊的旗艋作，展示了Napa Valley的風土，並與山脈的結構、木桶的影響互相平衡。由始至終都是Napa Valley的精髓，真實地描繪了產區的寬廣度和該年份的獨特性。葡萄主要來自知名的產區，包括Oakville、Stags Leap District、Oak Knoll 及Yountville等。

產地：
Napa Valley, 美國

種類:
紅葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
96% Cabernet, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc

釀造：
人手採收。在5噸小型開口式發酵桶中發酵兩週，期間進行淋皮（pump-overs）。在法國橡木桶（40%新桶）中陳年18個月。

品酒筆記：
(James Suckling's rating: 93 points) 
藍莓、黑加侖子、黑醋栗和薄荷朱古力的美妙香氣。淡淡的榛子味。酒體中等，口感柔滑，絲絨般的單寧。順暢而有新鮮感。非常好喝。現在喝或窖藏。

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The flagship Cabernet, Synthesis is blended to showcase the nuances of the Napa Valley floor counterbalanced by the structure and tertiary notes of the mountains. Always quintessential Napa, it truly depicts the breadth of the appellation and distinctness of the vintage.  The grapes are mainly from Oakville, Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll and Yountville.

Origin:
Napa Valley, USA

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc

Vinification:
Hand-picked barrel lots of our favorite vineyards. Fermented in small 5-ton open-top fermenters for two weeks with pump-overs for cap management. Aged in 40% new French oak for 18 months.

Tasting Notes:
(James Suckling's rating: 93 points) 
Pretty aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, cassis and mint chocolate. Light hazelnut character. Medium-bodied with a creamy palate and a velvety tannin texture. Plush, yet fresh. So drinkable. Drink or hold.