Five times this anchor tenant of Prosser’s Vintners Village has registered a Platinum Award for his fortified program, and this is made in an opulent, New World style using Petite Sirah. The theme is dark, plummy and loaded with baking spices that range from cinnamon and allspice to cardamon. Everything is lined up for balance — warm oak, residual sugar (10%) and, most importantly, the alcohol is integrated and resolved. Bring on the Stilton cheese, filberts and a roaring fireplace. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 143 cases
Alcohol: 19%
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