This two-man boutique winery in Woodinville, Wash., loves to play with Sangiovese from Red Mountain, and here’s one of three bottlings that include the noble Italy variety. (Devotees may remember the Syrah-influenced blend as Three Sheets, but a San Diego brewery producing a barley wine beat them to the name.) This leads with Sangiovese (45%), which gets heavy support from Syrah (36%) — both from Ranch at the End of the Road Vineyard — and Cabernet Sauvignon. They create sultry aromas of black currant, plum and cherry pipe tobacco, and there’s amazing follow through on the palate. Firm tannins jump up early before yielding to raspberry acidity with a touch of mocha in the finish. Suggested fare incldues barbecued ribs basted with a tangy sauce, smoked meats, grilled pork and chicken.
Rating: Recommended
Production: 127 cases
Alcohol: 14.1%
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