Gramercy Cellars
Walla Walla Valley Syrah
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Prior notes on this still seem apt. Clearly picked earlier than usual and rendered a crisper, lighter rendition than other vintages I’ve had. I’m sure they had their reasons. Very good, but leaves me wondering what might have been.
Prior notes on this still seem apt. Clearly picked earlier than usual and rendered a crisper, lighter rendition than other vintages I’ve had. I’m sure they had their reasons. Very good, but leaves me wondering what might have been.
Jun 15th, 2025This 2018 rendition is a little lighter and crisper than prior vintages I’ve had. Nose is quite bright with red berry fruit and vaguely smoky crushed rock dust. In the mouth it’s medium bodied, has a very soft mouthfeel, and nice, buoyant acids. Ready to drink right now, it’s like a very friendly take on a Saint-Joseph. I prefer the deeper, earthier prior vintages I’ve had, but this is very nice in its own, understated way.
This 2018 rendition is a little lighter and crisper than prior vintages I’ve had. Nose is quite bright with red berry fruit and vaguely smoky crushed rock dust. In the mouth it’s medium bodied, has a very soft mouthfeel, and nice, buoyant acids. Ready to drink right now, it’s like a very friendly take on a Saint-Joseph. I prefer the deeper, earthier prior vintages I’ve had, but this is very nice in its own, understated way.
Feb 11th, 2025Bought three $20 syrahs and this was my favorite. A little like a Sonoma syrah i like. Not too sweet or thick.
Bought three $20 syrahs and this was my favorite. A little like a Sonoma syrah i like. Not too sweet or thick.
Feb 15th, 2025
