Near the north end of Sunset Road, the Hightowers grew and crafted with impeccable balance their sixth Platinum-winning blend. This four-barrel effort reflects the vines they finished planting across their Red Mountain estate in 2005, a Left Bank-inspired melange of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (25%) and Petit Verdot. Classic notes of plum, blackcurrant, cherry tobacco and vanilla bean are joined by toasted sage, dried pineapple and powdered ginger. Qualifying award: Pacific Northwest (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 96 cases
Alcohol: 14.6%
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