A year ago, Texas native Larry Harris used a Cab from Red Mountain and a Chardonnay from the Columbia Gorge to earn his first two career Platinums. In 2023, six of his nine Platinums were for work with Pinot Noir, and this four-barrel estate effort with Dijon clone 777 is a stellar effort that captures the clone’s aromatic and attractive qualities. Silky sensations of black cherry and blackberry are joined by a baker’s spice cabinet — anise, vanilla bean and white pepper. Savory notes of black olive, as well as Western red cedar, make for a smooth and lingering finish. Qualifying award: Great Northwest Invitational (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 96 cases
Alcohol: 12.5%
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