The first Platinum Award won by Brian Carter came back in 2010 with the 2005 vintage of his Left Bank-Bordeaux red. Here’s his fifth Platinum for Solesce, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (25%), Petit Verdot (9%), Cabernet Franc (7%) and Malbec. Plummy aromas with lavender, espresso and carob spark the detonation of a palate explosion led by red plum and dark cherry, allowing for secondary flavors of star anise, fig, leather and green pepper. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 90 points
Production: 292 cases
Alcohol: 14.2%
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