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Innovation

Locati Cellars

Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Sangiovese · Barbera · Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

pasta with tomato sauce · semi-hard cheeses · grilled meats · roasted meats

Rated vintages

  • 200985 pts

    Innovation is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, and one-quarter each Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in neutral oak. Though the blend is interesting, it remains generic, with dilute flavors of cranberry and strawberry. The earthy tannins wrap up a quick finish.

  • 200784 pts

    Roughly half of this is Barbera, the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. The Cab firms up the tannins, but the fruit lacks substance and depth, and the chocolaty oak does not add much interest.