The favorite site for the Mellisons beyond their Lake Chelan plantings is Stillwater Creek Vineyard overlooking Royal City, Wash., and this is Mellisoni’s second Platinum for Cabernet Sauvignon in as many years. As with many of their Bordeaux red grapes, they used a nearly 50/50 program of new and once filled ICÔNE Elégance Seguin Moreau barrels. Those help impart aromas of bourbon cherry and cola, backed by smoky leather, mint and tobacco. The fluid is bold, rich yet balanced with a crinkle of tannin, which leads to a trail of blackberry jam, plum sauce and sweet spices. Award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold).
Rating: Platinum, 93 points
Production: 173 cases
Alcohol: 15.1%
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