K Vintners, The Creator, Red Wine, Walla Walla, Washington 2018

“A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah, the 2018 The Creator emerges with a deep ruby core and magenta rim with aromas of plum reduction, blackberry jus and stewed cherries with essence of potpourri, black and red peppercorn and dusty purple flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is juicy and fresh with a balanced mid-palate and fine-grained tannins. The wine somersaults to a fantastic lingering finish and has me daydreaming of fire-grilled chops. The wine rested in French barrique, 52% new, for 21 months.”-94WA, 2021-2035

Charles planted the 38-acre Powerline Estate Vineyard in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, located over 1200 feet in elevation. The soils are well-drained with cobblestone river rocks and underlying layers of sand and gravel deposits, allowing vines to develop very deep and strong roots. The deep sand and silt below the stones bring a great purity to the grapes, while high elevations keep acids high, producing very well-balanced wines with remarkable complex characters.