In 2024, the Stewart family will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Quincy, Wash., winery, which is led by their son, Chris, a winemaker in Napa. Of his 14 career Platinum Awards, this is his first with the Italian grape, and this two-barrel lot resulted in the highest-scoring Sangiovese of this year’s tasting. It’s redolent of raspberry purée and black cherry, backed by spicy notes of paprika, red peppercorns, anise, dried tomato leaf and tobacco. Full-bodied with medium tannins, it also has the long and lively finish one wants from a Sangio. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 50 cases
Alcohol: 14.9%
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