Todd Threlkeld got his start in winemaking by trying to figure out what to do with the plums in his yard. That led him to South Seattle College’s Northwest Wine Academy and year-round work in that cellar alongside longtime winemaking educator Peter Bos. This bottling represents his fifth commercial vintage and his third Platinum in two years, and these tiny lots are sold at his Sodo facility. Sangiovese from the Sauer family’s famed vineyard is tough to get but easy to work with. The gorgeous nose of strawberry and bramble fruit includes spices and cherry blossoms. Inside, there’s a stream of boysenberry, red currant and pomegranate, all carried along by smooth tannins, which are boosted by a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), giving it a Super Tuscan feel. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 23 cases
Alcohol: 15.1%
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