ABV: 13.7

ML: 750

AVA: Yakima Valley, Washington

Oaking/Aging: Aged 17 months meticulously in a balance of new and neutral French Oak barrels to enhance its rich flavor profile. (15% New / 20% 2nd use / 20% 3rd use / 45% Neutral)

Awards:

Double Gold - 97pts - Sunset International Wine Comp. - Sonoma‍

Double Gold - Concours d’vin (presented by Sommcon) San Diego

Double Gold - 92pts - American Fine Wine Competition

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Single Vineyard Sourcing – Grown in Yakima Valley, offering unique, complex flavors.

Award-Winning – Double Gold honors, marking it as a top-tier choice.

Rich Flavor Profile – Dark berries and spices create a bold, memorable taste.

Ready to learn more about Carménère? Check out our Carménère wine guide.

Meat & Poultry – Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, smoked duck with cherry reduction.

Vegetarian – Ratatouille, wild mushroom risotto, grilled Portobello mushrooms.

Cheese – Aged Manchego, Gruyère, Gouda

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Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker

Winemaker's Notes: The Dark Angel is the epitome of what spurred my winemaking career. Highlighting the Carménère grape has always been a focus of my style as I believe it to be one of the most expressive varieties and I truly appreciate its ability to age for a long time and gracefully become even more special with every year in the bottle. One of the greatest parts of the Dark Angel program is the source, Pontin del Roza Vineyard. This vineyard is a great showing of how relationships are the key to the amazing sources we get to make our wonderful wines from.

17 mos, 26% new oak

Nose: Charred poblano, dusty white pepper, black raspberry

Palate: White pepper, very ripe berries, hint of tobacco, long silky finish

Pairing: Rack of lamb, dry-aged steak

Gold, 90pts - 2024 Sommeliers Challenge

Gold, 91 pts - 2025 American Fine Wine Invitational