
Five of Brian Carter’s 39 career Platinum Awards have been earned by this blend, which is named for the French term for steed and inspired by Right Bank Bordeaux. And this melange of Merlot (58%), Cabernet Sauvignon (21%), Cabernet Franc (14%), Malbec (4%) and Petit Verdot emerged as the top-rated red blend of the 2023 Platinum Awards. Solstice Vineyard in the Yakima Valley and StoneTree on the Wahluke Slope form the foundation, and they combine for a classic and delicious drink of dark cherry compote, vanilla bean and muscovado sugar, joined by enjoyable tertiary hints of forest floor and roasted bell pepper. Qualifying awards: Cascadia International (gold), Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 97 points
Production: 443 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
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