A decade ago, a Malbec grown at Gamache Vineyard went on to be the top-scoring wine of our year-end judging of gold medal winners, so it’s no surprise to see Seattle’s Todd Threlkeld (T2) use this Allan Brothers site to garner his fourth Platinum in the past three years. The SODO winemaker set these two barrels aside for three years, and it’s showing beautifully with notes of fresh blackberries and blueberry preserves, marinated beef and white pepper. Its delicious finish includes Bing cherries and leather. Qualifying award: Pacific Northwest (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 46 cases
Alcohol: 14.8%
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