Scott and Denise Whitman were partners in Bellingham’s underrated Coach House Cellars project. A year ago, they became vineyard owners — acquiring what was known as Agate Field Vineyard — and moved forward rapidly and impressively with a new tasting room and their Whitman Hill brand. They are in the neighborhood with Dineen Vineyard and the winegrowing Rawn brothers of Two Mountain Winery, and that association is reflected in this remarkably expressive Cab. It brings deep layers of cassis, black cherry and Marionberry with tobacco, leather and beveled tannins that allow for a lingering finish. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 72 cases
Alcohol: 14.1%
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