While the wines are produced in Walla Walla by John Freeman at Waterbrook, this program by Seattle-based Precept focuses on estate plantings in the Horse Heaven Hills (Alder Ridge Vineyard) and the Yakima Valley (Canyon Ranch Vineyard) with significant contributions from Willard Farms, another Yakima Valley site. Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) and Petit Verdot (16%) lead, with Syrah (14%) a significant component. It offers some grace and grip as aromas of cherry, blueberry taffy, white pepper and graphite lead to flavors of cassis, blackberry tea and cedar amid fine-grained tannins that evolve. Suggested pairings include anything off the barbecue or with chocolate, and these wines are available on Amazon.com.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 16,000 cases
Alcohol: 13.9%
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