The first vintage for Garrett Grubbs as head winemaker at Tsillan Cellars resulted in back-to-back Platinums awards for Dr. Bob Jankelson’s Dolce Donna blend of Muscat (80%) and Riesling in a rare wine made with grapes beyond their Lake Chelan estate. There are pronounced apricot notes on the nose with Red Delicious apple, guava and candied fruits. The profile is predictably fruity, yet brilliantly dry with orange zest, Golden Delicious apple and vanilla yogurt flavors that finish wonderfully with freshly sliced nectarine. Qualifying awards: West Coast Wine Competition (best of class), Seattle Wine Awards (gold), Pacific Northwest (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 420 cases
Alcohol: 12.2%
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