Italian reds have captured the imagination of owner Brad Sherman and co-winemaker Jared Whelchel, and StoneTree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope has been a prized resource for these varieties. Brambleberries, candied apple and sagebrush aromas lead to a firecracker of a palate, exploding with cranberry, pomegranate cinnamon and ginger, capped by a lick of barbecued meat. This year’s Primitivo and Zinfandel categories were the strongest in the history of the Platinum, yet all but one were more expensive than this. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 114 cases
Alcohol: 15.9%
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