Gramercy Cellars

Walla Walla Valley Syrah

9.1153 ratings
9.042 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

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.

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, 2025
Greg Rubin

Not as gamey as a lot of Syrah. Great balance between fruit and earth.

Not as gamey as a lot of Syrah. Great balance between fruit and earth.

2 people found it helpfulJan 8th, 2015
Bryna Stiefel

Dinner w markel Roberts

Dinner w markel Roberts

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2014
Steve Wells

Holding up really well. I love cold years. Smoked meat and currant. It's great with lamb.

Holding up really well. I love cold years. Smoked meat and currant. It's great with lamb.

Jan 24th, 2016
Adam Foster

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

9.0

Peppery finish, with silky core of raspberry and black fruit. Solid.

Peppery finish, with silky core of raspberry and black fruit. Solid.

Jul 24th, 2015
Michael Descamps

Cassis, fig paste, bacon fat, roasted fennel. Easy to confuse with Cornas.

Cassis, fig paste, bacon fat, roasted fennel. Easy to confuse with Cornas.

May 7th, 2015
Matthew Iaconis

Owner/Winemaker Brick & Mortar

8.9

Not entirely focused and a bit woody on the palate. Dark fruits galore.

Not entirely focused and a bit woody on the palate. Dark fruits galore.

May 4th, 2015
Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

9.5

called it St Joseph in blind

called it St Joseph in blind

Nov 13th, 2014
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.9

Drinking in Seattle...

Drinking in Seattle...

Sep 30th, 2014
Brian O'Donnell

Nice soft smokey Syrah! Good on 'ya Greg! Enjoyed with estate lamb w/blackberry chutney and Dicks Picks V.24

Nice soft smokey Syrah! Good on 'ya Greg! Enjoyed with estate lamb w/blackberry chutney and Dicks Picks V.24

Sep 6th, 2014