Spokane winemaker Kristin van Löben Sels relies heavily on the Dionysus blocks at historic Sagemoor Vineyard for this Meritage-style approach with Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (9%), Malbec (5%) and Petit Verdot. The graduate of the University of California-Davis famed winemaking program crafts a wine built for the cellar, but there’s already so much to enjoy, starting with toasted hazelnuts and cinnamon before leading to the centerpiece of cherry jam and hibiscus. The sinewy tannins linger while still allowing for the fruit to shine and make for a delicious finish of toffee. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 97 points
Production: 300 cases
Alcohol: 14%
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