Washington State University’s Wine By Cougars program recently featured Napa-based winemaker Chris Daniel Stewart, Class of ’11, and rightfully so after receiving 11 Platinum Awards from us in the past four years. He and his father, Michael, collaborate closely year-round, and the attention to detail at their Quincy Wash., winery led to their Petite Sirah program earning a third Platinum with these three barrels. It’s redolent of Chukar Cherries and huckleberry jam while delivering the persistent blueberry-skin tannins that PS lovers embrace. Qualifying awards: Seattle Wine Awards (gold), Wenatchee (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 95 points
Production: 69 cases
Alcohol: 14.6%
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