Walla Walla Valley, Oregon Washington
Gramercy Cellars
Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Franc 2014
3rd course - Hedy’s Green Bean Salad with a creamy mustard dressing topped with a Hazelnuts. So delicious!
Paired beautifully with the 2014 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Franc from Walla Walla. Gramercy Cellar is made by two Sommelier’s with one being a Master Somm and or Master of Wine.
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Reynvaan Family Vineyards
The Contender Walla Walla Valley Estate Syrah 2010
This is just a stunning 2010 Syrah from Matt Reynvaan. This Syrah has 6% Marsanne blended in and is sourced from the Reynvaan's esteemed 'In The Rocks' Vineyard. This wine improves following more than one hour of air before enjoying. As this begins to unwind, it releases intense aromatics of red with smoked meats, Umami, crushed wet stone and dried herbs de Provence. The mid-palate shows off a seamless texture, with bright fruit flavors of pomegranate, wild blackberry cordial,orange rind, red cherry preserves and lighter suggestions of wet stone continue on through the exceedingly long finish. The elegance of this wine is already apparent, and I expect this wonderful Syrah will age gracefully into the next decade and beyond. Drink 2019-2033- 95 — 10 hours ago
Delmas Wines
Walla Walla Valley Syrah
The 2016 Delmas Syrah is a head-turning wine that takes its seat at the high table in Washington Syrah. Sourced from the highly acclaimed SJR Vineyard, the Syrah is connected with 7.25% Viognier in the co-ferment and saw limited new oak prior to bottling. This instantly impressess as it exudes heady aromas of red currant jelly, cigar ash, blood orange rind, barn floor, crushed wet gravel and Asian spices which all come together beautifully and continue to bring you back to the glass for more. On the palate this silky, smooth and seductive red is well balanced and laced with flavors of cranberries, pomegranate, Mandarin orange, red cherry candy, peat moss and Umami. This has incredible range, precision, purity and focus from start to finish. Overall, this is a completely compelling wine from winemaker, Billo Naravane, which will cellar beautifully for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2030- 96 — 5 days ago
Figgins
Riesling 2017
The 2017 Figgins Family Wines Riesling is a fantastic bottling from winemaker Chris Figgins. and is truly one of the best of its kind in the state. Showing off a golden hue, this begins with lovely petrol aromatics along with white flowers, honeydew melon and candied pineapple coming through in the glass. On the palate this delivers vibrant minerality backed by flavors of white peach, lemongrass, roasted pineapple and hints of smoky undertones which complete this complex and delicious Riesling. Drink 2019-2029-94 — 8 hours ago
Spring Valley Vineyard
Frederick Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007
I wasn't really sure what I was expecting with this one. But I don't think I was expecting it to show this well. This combination of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 1% Petit verdot beat the Uriah out by approximately one and a half points. This is not going to get any better with more bottle age. This wine is right at the top. Drinking very well. A little bit of glycerin on the front with some chocolate-covered black cherries and almonds on the front. The middle of this wine gains a touch of worn saddle leather, and this is where a hint of black pepper starts to creep in. This wine is still tannic on the finish. I actually think this one might improve with another year or two of age. Very surprised. Will seek out current vintages of this one. — 18 days ago
Cayuse Vineyards
God Only Knows Armada Vineyard Grenache
The 2012 Cayuse 'God Only Knows' Grenache is an ethereal wine by this estate. This incredible wine possesses classic Walla Walla mineral characteristics on the nose, along with ripe red cherries, raspberries, sage, rose petals, lavender, and blood orange all coming together beautifullt. On the palate the range of flavors at play is tremendous as it developing enticing flavors of raspberry, Unmami, Shitake mushroom, crushed wet rock, boysenberry, pomegranate seed and crushed white wildflowers. The structure of the wine makes it nearly impossible to resist as everything expands seamlessly on to the ultra-long finish, which is absolutely astonishing. This Grenache becomes even more rich and aromatically present following extended air contact. Simply put, this is nothing short of a scintillating release by Christophe Baron that shows incredible tension, minerality and richness in this near perfect vintage. Drink 2019-2030- 99 — 5 days ago
Cayuse Vineyards
Walla Walla Valley Syrah 1999
The oldest Cayuse I’ve had thanks to @Steve Anderson and an interesting comparison to what I’m used to from this house. The nose had none of the fox fur funk that I’m conditioned to expect; likewise no black olive tapenade in the taste profile. That being said, I thought it showed really well. Depth, balance and still some marked residual power. A fun chance to see what Cayuse is at age 20. — 2 months ago
Spring Valley Vineyard
Uriah Walla Walla Valley Estate Merlot Blend 2007
have been holding on to this one for a while. It was first stored in a 50 bottle chiller before it was removed and stored in a cellar around 60 degrees. This one is definitely not too far over the hill. Maybe a year or so. That being said, with proper storage I see this one could probably go another five to seven years. Lots of black cherry on the front. Medium-plus bodied. The finish of this wine is quite enjoyable with a little sweet cedar tannin. This wins the award of wine of the day when considering wines that I thought were completely done. The 2007 Silver Oak Alexander valley beat it out by at least two to 3 points. — 18 days ago
MTR Productions
Memory Found Syrah
The 2013 ‘Memory Found’ Syrah is a head-turning and seductive release from the incredibly talented winemaker, Matt Reynvaan. On the nose this shows massive range, from Hoisin sauce to peat moss to wet stone and citrus rind to brandied dark cherries all taking shape beautifully in the glass. Despite its age and the heat of the vintage, this is lithe and youthful, showing a wonderful combination of tension and purity. Flavors of pipe tobacco, chocolate covered dark cherries, roasted figs, wet stones, blood orange zest and umami all marvelously combine. The salinity of the wine also adds wonderful appeal, as this shows remarkable complexity and range, through the finish. Overall, this is a stunning Syrah that will be best enjoyed within the next five to ten years. — a day ago
Dr. Owen Bargreen
The Figgins Estate Vineyard is a high elevation site in the Walla Walla Valley, planted to Bordeaux varietals. The Estate Proprietary Red utilizes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot and was aged for 22 months in largely new French oak prior to bottling. Needing more than an hour decant, the wine slowly releases bright red cherry, dill, sandalwood, and black tea aromatics that build in the glass. The palate is silky smooth, delivering a nice combination of red and dark fruits with black tea, anise and smoky undertones shining through as well. Bright and flavorful, this excellent effort will cellar marvelously for the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink 2019-2035- 93 — 8 hours ago