For the second time in four years, the Whidbey Island son/mother winemaking team of Jake and Karen Krug pulled down a Platinum for their Malbec made with grapes they trucked via ferry from Crawford Vineyard near Prosser — their breadbasket for most of their work with red Bordeaux varieties. Alluring notes of cranberry sauce, orange grove blossoms and freshly brewed coffee are nicely structured with a hint of eucalyptus, giving it a touch of the Old World and lending it deliciously to lamb, ham or a steak. Qualifying award: Great Northwest Wine Magazine comparative tasting (Outstanding!)
Rating: Platinum • 90 points
Production: 116 cases
Alcohol: 13.8%
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