A fist in a velvet glove is how this big red native to the Rhône Valley can present itself, however Woodinville winemaker Mike Metheny has learned how to tame the tannins. Those efforts are made easier by the work done in Heart of the Hill Vineyard by the Williams family. There is volume to the purple fruit of blueberry, cassis and plum skins, but layers of dark chocolate and vanilla add to the enjoyment as pomegranate juice provides some brightness. Here is Metheny’s eighth career Platinum, all within a four-year span, and his first for PS. Qualifying award: Savor NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 95 points
Production: 165 cases
Alcohol: 14.6%
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