Country: US / Washington
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Winery: Pamplin / Proprietary Red
Pamplin’s admirable focus on its pair of Bordeaux-style blends is rather rare. This is the more expensive of the two, and a fine, fat, forward bottling in this warm vintage. It’s three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon, with lovely fruit that’s compact upon opening, fleshing out with air time. Clean, dense and focused, it is bright with berry and cassis flavors, plus subtle barrel notes.