Nearly half of Karen Krug’s 15 career Platinums have been for work with estate Pinot Noir on Whidbey Island, yet she flashes her versatility again by notching her second Platinum for Cabernet Sauvignon. It also casts a spotlight on the vineyard work by Charlie and Connie Crawford, whose grapes earned multiple Platinums this year. These four barrels of Cab exude layers of deeply ripe purple fruit, sweet herbs, cigar box, a deft touch with oak and a sophisticated structure supported by an age-worthy level of alcohol. Qualifying award: Savor NW (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 91 cases
Alcohol: 13.9%
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