Our 2022 Washington Winery to Watch, led by winemaker/owner Mark Lathrop, has made #RedMtn part of the marketing approach at his wife’s tasting room in this Spokane, Wash., suburb. Dark red fruit of Bing cherry and cassis picks up sweet bell pepper notes and dusty red rose petals. Sinewy yet beveled tannins are joined by baking spices and delicious pomegranate acidity for a lovely finish. This is the second Platinum in three years with Carm by Lathrop, and the fourth Double Platinum of his young winemaking career. Qualifying awards: Savor NW (best of class), Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 170 cases
Alcohol: 13.3%
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