Merlot and Boushey Vineyards in the Yakima Valley played a role in both Platinum Awards earned this past fall by Leah Kellogg, whose background includes a career in medical laboratory science, a master’s degree in winemaking from Missouri State and employment at JM Cellars in Woodinville. This blend of Syrah (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) with Merlot is loaded with fruitiness akin to black cherry, blueberry and cassis, joined by secondary notes of cinnamon oil, dried rose petals, pine forest and mint. There’s harmony to be enjoyed on the palate that checks out smoothly. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 95 cases
Alcohol: 15.1%
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