John Bigelow and his crew at their young winemaking facility in Maltby earned a pair of Platinum Awards for their work with red Rhône varieties. Here, it’s a MSG blend of Mourvèdre (40%), Syrah (28%) and Grenache from the late Dick Shaw’s site planted at an incline of 36 degrees. The juice offers rewarding aromas and long flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with cigar tobacco and zesty spices, framed by a mouth-filling structure that strikes balance. Suggested pairings include fish tacos, pulled pork sliders, black bean burgers and — when chilled a bit — chips and salsa or crudités featuring hummus. (387 cases, 14.8% alc.) Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 387 cases
Alcohol: 14.8%
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