Brian Carter Cellars 2012 Le Coursier Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Le Coursier
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Brian Carter Cellars / Columbia Valley (WA)

A blend of Merlot (62%), Cabernet Sauvignon (23%), Malbec (6%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petit Verdot, this wine opens with aromas of cocoa powder, spice, dark cherries, savory herbs and flowers, displaying pleasing complexities. The palate is full of exquisitely balanced red and black-fruit flavors that sail off into the distance on the finish.