Petit Verdot as well as StoneTree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope share the spotlight in this blend by Brian Carter, and it’s the third time in the 11-vintage history of Trentenaire for it to achieve Platinum. He launched it a decade ago as a tribute to his time in the Washington wine industry, using the French term for 30 years, and it’s become a core offering. Notes include cassis, a walk through a misty forest of evergreens, and toasted bread as the palate brings Marionberry jam, expectedly bold tannins and a delicious finish of Montmorency cherry. Carter enjoys it with a sizzling steak served at his new Woodin Creek bistro with grilled onions and tomatoes. Qualifying awards: Cascadia International (best of class/double gold), Seattle Wine Awards (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 93 points
Production: 388 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
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