
Deborah Hansen launched her winery with the 2001 vintage, and her Cab from that season would ultimately earn best-of-class honors at the Los Angeles County Fair — the largest judging in the U.S. at that time. Here’s her second Platinum of this year’s judging for Cabernet Sauvignon, an effort that brings brambleberries, dark chocolate, vanilla, toasted hazelnuts and cracked peppercorns. It’s full-bodied with tannins that cling to the palate until released by a savory note of black olive and a lasting injection of blackberry juice. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 90 points
Production: 371 cases
Alcohol: 15.6%
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