Best Buy! The well-chronicled rosé project from this storied Richland, Wash., producer has qualified for the Platinum Awards virtually every year for more than a decade by virtue of its string of gold medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. By year’s end, Rob Griffin’s team doesn’t often enter this judging, but when they do submit, it goes Platinum. This is the fourth Platinum for his rosé from Sangio, which historically is pulled from the Balcom family’s vineyard near Highway 395 north of Pasco. Pink strawberry, cantaloupe and savory herbal aromas lead to a zingy collection of high-toned red fruit, and its long and bright structure will complement a wide variety of fare, including a ham sandwich and red meat dishes. Look for the 2023 edition to be released on Valentine’s Day, and it will likely be wearing a gold medal from the Chronicle judging. Qualifying award: San Francisco Chronicle (double gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 7,000 cases
Alcohol: 12.9%
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