Gianni Buonomo Vintners, Washington (United States) Petit Verdot 2018

 In Seattle it is common for urban Washington wineries to buy their fruit from eastern Washington before trekking it over the cascades to their wineries.  Gianni Buonomo has adopted this model and is making incredible wines from their urban winery located in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California.  Their Petit Verdot is sourced from Yakima Valley, Washington, and shows both the power and complexity that can be found in Washington wines.  I found notes recalling pencil shavings and leather that nicely accent the big, rich, black and blue fruit notes that this wine offered.  Located just a quick Uber ride from the San Diego airport, Gianni Buonomo is a great winery featuring California- and Washington-sourced fruit.  It sports the Washington winery vibe (looking at you, Woodinville warehouse district) with barrels and winemaking equipment in the same space as the wine tasting room.