2019 Locus Modo Red
65% cabernet sauvignon, 35% cabernet franc
on the nose:boysenberry, white pepper
on the palate: black currant, anise, black pepper
pair with: spicy sausage & marinara penne, grilled shrimp, pepperoni and black olive pizza
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal Composition | 65% cabernet sauvignon
35% cab franc |
| Appellation | columbia valley |
| PH | 3.62 |
| Aging | 22 months |
| Alcohol | 13.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
Platinum, 93 points
"A typo? No, Rich Burton pulls on a thread of Latin by referring to this as his drink now red wine. Merlot (61%) and Cabernet Sauvignon form the basecoat, while Rhône siblings Syrah and Cinsault account for 21% of the final blend. It also represents a collection of vineyards near Yakima - Noel, Keller and Strand in Naches Heights and 35-year old 7-Mile. There is a rewarding balance between fruit and savory tones as blackberry, plum and cola carry along chocolaty tannins, earthy minerality and spiced gumdrops. In the 22 years of the Platinum , prices have never been disclosed to judges, so this wine was awarded on its own merit. And it is the 4th Platinum in three years for Locus, with two of them for Locus Modo Whites."
