Rock Bottom Vineyard and nearby Cougar Hills Vineyard both are home to plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon by these proud products of Washington State University, and the 2003 vintage marked the debut of the Hansen family’s reserve Cab program. Syrup-soaked blueberry pancakes, a cinnamon stick and melted butter introduce a huge palate of cherry tobacco, sun-dried tomatoes, blueberry-pomegranate juice and black peppercorn. Qualifying award: Pacific Northwest (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 93 points
Production: 250 cases
Alcohol: 16.1%
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