Description

• Alcohol %: 14.5
• Decant Time: 2 hours
• Taste: black plum, kirsch, red licorice, creme de cassis, blueberry, blackberry, violets, red bell pepper, anise, mocha, dark chocolate, mushroom, clove spice, mineral, silky/creamy tannins, tangy acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Pigeon pastilla (Moroccan starter with pistachio & cinnamon), Cheeseburger, Blue Grey T-bone (marbled, tender beef), Gouda and aged cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 92%, Cabernet Franc : 8%,

Tasting note

2018 年的馥悅乾紅來自理想的生長年，香氣鮮明而有層次：黑梅、櫻桃香氣與黑醋栗感並陳，綴以紫羅蘭與微妙的紅椒、八角香氣。入口圓潤，巧克力與咖啡豆風味帶來深度，伴隨森林蘑菇與丁香的鹹香，單寧偏柔滑略帶咬感，酸度清爽帶出礦物感與長尾韻。釀造上採分期採收（9/17、9/29、10/18），小批量陳桶與天然軟木封瓶，僅生產約725箱。建議醒酒約兩小時，口感會更為細緻迷人，最適合搭配油花豐富的紅肉或熟成起司。

This 2018 Proprietary Red from Amuse Bouche is a Napa-born, Bordeaux-style blend that shows bright, concentrated fruit and an alluring spice layer. On the nose: black plums, kirsch and creme de cassis weave with violet florals, a touch of red bell pepper and anise. Palate notes include mocha, melted dark chocolate, subtle forest mushroom and clove spice framed by silky, lightly chewy tannins and a tangy mineral lift. The 2018 season was long and mild, and fruit was picked in three passes (9/17, 9/29 and 10/18) to capture optimal ripeness. Matured in oak and finished with cork, production was small (725 cases). Best enjoyed after a couple of hours in the decanter when youthful vibrancy softens and layers open—excellent with richer red meats and aged cheeses.

Winery

馥悅酒莊重視藝術與手工感，2018 年的酒標特別邀請新奧爾良藝術家 James Michalopolous 操刀，反映出酒莊追求風格與故事的態度。該年生長期長且穩定，採收時分三次進行以掌控成熟度；小量分批陳桶並以軟木塞封瓶，讓酒體在瓶中慢慢整合，呈現出豐富香氣與細膩口感。

Amuse Bouche Winery pairs a creative spirit with Napa terroir — the 2018 label art was commissioned from New Orleans artist James Michalopolous, reflecting the winery's emphasis on craftsmanship. Their 2018 vintage benefited from a long, mild growing season and careful, staged harvesting to balance ripeness and freshness. Small-production lots were matured in oak and finished under natural cork to preserve complexity.