One of Washington state’s rising star winemakers is Oscar Castillo, and his skill with red Bordeaux varieties has netted this Manson winery its first Platinum for parent company Lake Chelan Trading Co. The fragrances of black cherry, pomegranate, leather and black pepper lead to flavors of black fruit leather, black licorice and black tea, which come wrapped within a structure of medium tension. Order a glass with the Royal Ranch Bacon Burger when the on-premise BBQ in the Vineyard reopens after Mother’s Day. Qualifying awards: Sunset International (gold), Cascadia International (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 217 cases
Alcohol: 13.8%
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