A year ago, Brian Carter was awarded a Platinum for this blend of nine varieties that’s led by Syrah and incorporates significant contributions from Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Malbec. After receiving a double gold in October from West Coast wine buyers at the Great Northwest Invitational, the same 2018 Abracadabra earned a return trip to the Platinum, and it showed even better than a year ago — going Double Platinum and picking up an extra point on the 100-point scale. It opens with red raspberry and cherry aromas with cedar bark and a meadow breeze. There’s intensity on the palate with black plums and black pepper, which present pleasing acidity and well-managed tannins that allow for a finish of anise. Qualifying award: Great Northwest Invitational (double gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 280 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
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