A pivotal moment in the history of Maryhill Winery came when one of their early efforts with Zinfandel stole the spotlight at a judging in California. Gunkel Vineyard played a key role back then, and those vines near the winery overlooking the Columbia River continue to do as Richard Batchelor earned a Platinum in back-to-back years for this bottling from the 2019 vintage. It’s redolent of poached cherries and strawberry jam, along with influences of a warm cedar forest, savory black olive and sweet red pepper jam. Qualifying award: Great Northwest Invitational (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 90 points
Production: 1,177 cases
Alcohol: 15.5%
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