Ever since Great Northwest Wine named a Spice Cabinet Vineyard Malbec from Mercer Estates as its No. 1 wine of the year in 2013, we’ve never been surprised by the greatness that site provides. This year, Ashley Stephens — the fourth winemaker at Mercer Estates in the past decade — is credited with turning another Spice Cabinet Malbec into Platinum. It’s an ideal and easy-drinking example of the Bordeaux red, flowing with purple fruit akin to black currant and blueberry with soft tannins and shaved tobacco in the finish. Qualifying award: Great Northwest Invitational (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 172 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
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