The 2008 Petit Verdot McKinley Springs is opaque purple with an enticing nose of wood smoke, Asian spices, a hint of balsamic, violets, and blackberry. This is followed by a dense wine with layers of spicy fruit, plenty of structure, excellent volume, and several years of aging potential. This lengthy effort is an outstanding value that will be at its best from 2014 to 2023+. Cor Cellars, located in the Columbia Gorge region, started operations in 2005.Tel. (509) 369-2744; www.corcellars.com