Also impressive, the 2010 Trine is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon that incorporates 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and a splash of Malbec and Petit Verdot. Aged 18 months in 45% new French oak, it offers up classic Washington State black and blue styled fruits, underbrush, spring flowers and violets to go with a medium to full-bodied, focused and structured profile on the palate. Possessing hints of char on the bouquet, and on the palate, give it another year in the cellar and enjoy bottles through 2025.
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