2018 Sentinel
Milbrandt
Overlooked by the Sentinel Gap, our Wahluke Slope vineyards in Eastern Washington produce exceptional fruit from low-yielding vines at our Northridge Vineyard. These vines, thriving in ancient soils above the glacial flood line, create our Sentinel, a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend. This vintage, true to Sentinel style, is dry and full-bodied, with complex layers of black currant, black cherry, and toasted oak. The initial palate impression is intense, revealing a concentrated body and rich tannin structure, finishing powerfully with dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, anise, and vibrant black cherry flavors.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Wahluke Slope AVA
Vineyard Designation
Northridge Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 2018
Acid
5.7
pH
3.54
Aging
Barrel aged for 21 months in 60% new French oak, 40% neutral French Oak
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
black currant, black cherry, toasted oak notes, dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and anise
Awards
Best in Class 2023 Seattle Wine Awards,
Double Gold! Great Northwest Platinum Competition
Vineyard Notes
The Sentinel Gap stands watch over our vineyards on the Wahluke Slope in Eastern Washington. This composition comes from low-yielding vines planted in the ancient soils above the glacial flood line at our acclaimed Northridge Vineyard.
Winemaker Notes
67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 9% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
Other Notes
Barrel aged for 21 months in 60% new French oak, 40% neutral French Oak
Product Reviews
Zene
(May 31, 2024 at 12:30 PM)
When I had my interview at Milbrandt, I was given a tiny sip of the 2018 Sentinel to try. I immediately fell in love. There is notes of blackberry, black currant, and subtle tobacco note that sophisticates the whole experience. At the end, you find a smooth dark chocolate finish. If they had told me that I was going to be paid in this wine I would've accepted it is that good.
Dale F
(Jun 15, 2024 at 3:35 PM)
This is the best red blend that I have ever had. It is smooth and complex it goes with everything. Cab, Malbec, Merlot, you can’t go wrong with this one.