The Holmes family can claim a role as pioneers in the modern Washington wine industry, a status they began carving out along the dusty slopes of Red Mountain in 1975. It was only in 2012 when the family began to hold back some of its prized fruit for its own brand. Charlie “Wine Boss“ Hoppes provided guidance along the way, and Richard Holmes takes the winemaking lead. This three-barrel effort of Cab from a warm, but not historically hot, vintage provides a sense of black cherry and Craisin, backed by buttered toast, vanilla bean, black pepper and cup of cappuccino. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 74 cases
Alcohol: 14.7%
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