Country: US / Solesce Stone Tree Vineyard
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Brian Carter Cellars / Wahluke Slope
This is the first vintage of the winery’s flagship wine to receive a vineyard designation. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (24%), Merlot and Petit Verdot, it offers brooding aromas of dried herbs and tobacco along with coffee and barrel spice. The style is reserved but it still brings a lot of richness along with lively acidity, exceptional balance, well-integrated tannins and a lengthy finish.