Overview:We (Kelly, Mom/President/Founding Winemaker and Chris Sparkman, Dad/President/Founding Winemaker) launched Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, Washington in 2004 to focus on our family. In Year One we made one baby girl, 12 barrels of wine (289 cases) and three labels in a tiny warehouse. In Year Three we made another baby girl, opened our first tasting room, made 1425 cases of wine and eight labels. We have now grown our annual production to over 12,000 cases in our shiny new winery, tasting room and event hall at the old Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. The babies are now in high school. We remain a family owned and operated winery committed to making wines that are considered among the finest in the world.Launched in 2006,Kingpincelebrates the raw power and intensity of Red Mountains's iconic Klipsun Vineyard. Although we have no definitive conclusion on its ultimate life span due to the fact that we have only made it for 10 years or so and have none even beginning to peak, we suspect this is a wine that can be enjoyed for at least 30 years, if not many more.Tasting Notes: Kingpinattacks with a classic nose of black currants, black cherry, black plum, earth, cigar box and cedar. Silky tannins surround rich blue and black fruits, dark chocolate, roasted herbs and minerals. Deep, rich and approachable, this monster will only improve for a generation...or more.Pairing: Grilled New York steak with gorgonzola butter, Gaga’s stewballs and angel hair pastaPoints: 94, Wine SpectatorFormat/ABV: 750 ml/14.5%In certain circumstances, a specific vintage may not be available. If this is the case, a comparable vintage of the same wine will be substituted for online orders. If shopping in store, please check the bottle for the appropriate vintage. If you have a question about a specific vintage that is in stock, please email [email protected]