Of all the international collaborations involved with the late Allen Shoup’s dream project, the association with Pomerol superstar Michel Rolland might be the most famous. The Sagemoor Group’s 40-year-old Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope is a key Merlot resource for this bottling, which combines power and balance in remarkable fashion. Integration from the 85% new French oak barrels makes for the spice rack of cardamom, clove and cinnamon that’s sprinkled over the boysenberry, black plum and cherry enrobed in bittersweet chocolate. Qualifying award: Cascadia International (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 2,890 cases
Alcohol: 15.2%
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