Country: US / Conner Lee Vineyard Gun Metal Red
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Guardian / Columbia Valley (WA)
The fruit is ripe and the tannins firm; winemaker Jerry Reiner is able to craft very ripe fruit while keeping the varietal character of the Cabs—earth and herb, with a touch of stem. Deep and substantial, this should age well for a decade or more.