Structure Cellars is a quintessential boutique Washington winery. Brian Grasso has been not-so-quietly producing powerful wines in his tasting room / winery, a short drive to downtown Seattle. In his Malbec, I found delicious notes recalling boysenberry, black cherry, and blueberry balanced against vanilla, clove, and spicy cedar notes. The complexity and density of fruit is common in Washington, but it takes a talented winemaker to make them sing so beautifully. Structure’s white label “Foundation” wines are superb and ready to drink upon purchase. At approachable prices for their quality, I don’t hesitate to send anyone heading to Seattle for a visit to this winery.
Structure Cellars, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Malbec 2019
By Vince Simmon