Master blender Brian Carter charted Double Platinum with both of his Abracadabra bottlings, and this Sangiovese-based pink ranked as the No. 1 rosé of the judging. The Woodinville producer’s reliance on bright red varieties from standout vineyards such as Boushey and Lonesome Spring Ranch also includes Grenache, Tempranillo and Graciano, making for a bright and refreshing drink of raspberry, strawberry and white peach that’s nicely balanced with fruit and tanginess as the residual sugar (0.4%) is essentially below the threshold of perception. Enjoy with salmon, chicken, turkey and green salads. “When people want rosé all day, this is the wine,” said one judge. Qualifying award: Bellingham Northwest (double gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 98 points
Production: 630 cases
Alcohol: 13.7%
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