Savage Grace
Rattlesnake Hills Cabernet Franc
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USARevisiting vintage Great length of fruit here, especially the pluminess.
Revisiting vintage Great length of fruit here, especially the pluminess.
Jan 31st, 2022Dark Ruby red, very good clarity, moderate pigment extraction. Leather, herb and white pepper nose. Plum, cherry and white pepper flavor, white pepper finish with tart plum aftertaste
Dark Ruby red, very good clarity, moderate pigment extraction. Leather, herb and white pepper nose. Plum, cherry and white pepper flavor, white pepper finish with tart plum aftertaste
Jan 4th, 2022
Youthful, with loads of red fruit, cedar/tobacco and tannins. Signature Red Willow profile without the heavy extraction and concentration. This will reward a few years in the cellar.
Youthful, with loads of red fruit, cedar/tobacco and tannins. Signature Red Willow profile without the heavy extraction and concentration. This will reward a few years in the cellar.
Feb 26th, 2016
Solid, incredibly well balanced Cab Franc. Long finish and a little dry.
Solid, incredibly well balanced Cab Franc. Long finish and a little dry.
Jan 17th, 2014
Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
A throwback to my first harvest. This was bottled after only a few months in neutral barrels. Still very youthful, but fleshing out a bit. Wish I had kept some more of these.
A throwback to my first harvest. This was bottled after only a few months in neutral barrels. Still very youthful, but fleshing out a bit. Wish I had kept some more of these.
May 29th, 2017Just an outstanding pour from a small production Washington winery. Gorgeous nose of red berries, floral notes, and less herb than I expected. This is a young, delicate wine that is quite Loire-ish in structure. Strawberries, cherries, plums, and herbs. Wonderful, wonderful acidity with plenty of greenness. I hope you don't love your Franc overoaked because this ain't it. Fresh is the word of the day here. This reminds me how much I love Cab Franc.
Just an outstanding pour from a small production Washington winery. Gorgeous nose of red berries, floral notes, and less herb than I expected. This is a young, delicate wine that is quite Loire-ish in structure. Strawberries, cherries, plums, and herbs. Wonderful, wonderful acidity with plenty of greenness. I hope you don't love your Franc overoaked because this ain't it. Fresh is the word of the day here. This reminds me how much I love Cab Franc.
Nov 20th, 2016




