While the Krug family specializes in Pinot Noir grown within the Puget Sound American Viticultural Area, they continue to strike gold and mine Platinum for their proprietary red blends. This work is with Syrah (65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and Merlot, and each variety has found a home at Crawford Vineyard near Prosser, Wash. Here’s a luscious red that opens with aromas of fresh-baked cherry pie, sweet spices and a hint of burnt sugar. That’s followed with more of the same — cherry compote with baking spices and milk chocolate. The Syrah gives it a sexy body, while the Bordeaux components add lasting structure. Qualifying award: Pacific Northwest (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 62 cases
Alcohol: 13.8%
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