Noah Reed Fox, a product of Walla Walla Community College’s winemaking program, worked with two storied sites — Dineen in the Yakima Valley and Gamache in the White Bluffs — for one of the top Cabernet Francs of the 24th annual Platinum. Its exotic profile includes classic notes of peppercorns, cassis, red licorice, cigar box, Kalamata olive and madrona-smoked lion’s mane mushroom. Its bold and spicy finish includes blood orange acidity and black licorice. Qualifying award: Pacific Northwest (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 94 points
Production: 200 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
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