This Bordeaux-style blend shows off the remarkable quality we’ve seen coming out of eastern Washington in recent years. This vintage is Merlot-centric, with plush notes of plum and cherry, but a firm backbone delivered by a generous shot of Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc round out the blend, all grapes sourced from the family run winery’s estate vineyards. Well balanced, with layered complexity and a long, spicy finish. A Platinum Award Winner at the 2020 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
Cougar Crest Estate Winery, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) 2016
By Robert Whitley