The long-term joint effort in the Columbia Gorge by Sonoma hired gun Michael Sebastiani and erudite owner Robb Bell peeled off a career-best seven Platinum Awards this fall, and this work with Petit Verdot led the way. The bold Bordeaux red is intense with its bouquet of Hawaiian hibiscus, patchouli, cola and coconut, an assortment that leads to black currant, black cherry and plum. They splash around seemingly endlessly because the wine’s structure is impeccably balanced, no small feat with PV. Qualifying award: Sunset International (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 94 points
Production: 500 cases
Alcohol: 13.3%
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