2020 11 Dams

93 pts. Wine and Spirits Magazine
93 pts. Wine of the Week, Paul Gregutt 
Best of the Northwest Gold Medal Bordeaux Style Blend, SIP Magazine
92 pts. The Wine Panel 
90 pts Wine Enthusiast
90 pts. Seattle Wine Awards 

Critic Acclaim
"An unusual blend, this deftly amps up the power of the principal Merlot component while keeping the strength and detail of the other two grapes in focus. It's a fruit showcase loaded with black cherries and cassis, backed with the AVA's underlying minerality. The generous use of new French oak (50%) is kept in check while framing the wine perfectly. This wine was still drinking very well on the 4th day after first being opened." - Paul Gregutt

Tasting Notes

The nose is inviting showing lots of Double D character, allowing the best aspects of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec to shine. A sweet round entry reveals dense layers of black cherry, cigar box, tar and gravel notes. Chewy youthful tannin provide structure without weighing down the long silkened finish.

Technical Information 

• 54% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec  
• Vineyard: Double D
• ABV%: 14.9 
• Case Production: 559 
• Aging: Barreled down for MLF and aged for 22 months in 50% New French Oak