Gifford Hirlinger 2009 Stateline Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Country: US / Stateline Red
Variety: Red Blend Washington
Winery: Gifford Hirlinger / Walla Walla Valley (WA)

Gifford Hirlinger’s Stateline Red is perhaps the least-known best-value wine in the Walla Walla AVA. The blend changes radically from year to year—this is 83% Cabernet with splashes of Malbec, Tinta Cão, Tempranillo and Petit Verdot. Focused and concentrated, it has a streak of orange and cherry liqueur, and yummy highlights of coffee cake.