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Walla Walla tastings

Tasted July 3, 2015 by MattMauldin with 438 views

Flight 1 (31 notes)

Rosé
2014 Gramercy Cellars Rosé Olsen Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Light color. Notes of spicy white peach, strawberry and flowers. Floral and silky on the palate, with depth. Excellent.
White
2014 Gramercy Cellars Viognier USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Notes of rose hips, peach, hints of mineral. Silky with an airy richness on the palate. Depth on the finish. Very nice.
Red
2012 Gramercy Cellars The Third Man USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Notes of red cherry, mulberry, hibiscus, earth and licorice. Really nice weight and feel, with earthy tannin and medium acid, and moderate depth on the finish. Very nice.
Red
2012 Gramercy Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Notes of olive, bacon fat, dried flowers and cassis. Airy and rich on the palate, with layers of flavors. Med+ acid and fine silky tannins. Full finish. Excellent.
Red
2012 Gramercy Cellars Syrah The Deuce Walla Walla Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Notes of bacon fat, violets, earth and red cherry fruit. Lots of depth and complexity. This has a beautiful energy on the palate, with the same elegant richness shown throughout the lineup. Med+ acid and silky tannin. Deep complex finish. Excellent.
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Red
2011 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Classic notes of black currant, tobacco, roasted coffee, pepper and cedar. Juicy black fruit on the palate with the aforementioned savory depth. Smooth and rich texture. Fleshy tannin. Full finish. Excellent.
Red
2011 Gramercy Cellars Tempranillo Inigo Montoya USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of blueberry, lavender, fresh meat. Leathery minerally dark fruit on the palate, with notes of earth. Silky tannin. Full depth. Excellent.
White
2012 Maison Bleue Metis Blanc USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Intriguing aromas of lemongrass, river rock, honeysuckle. Earthy stone fruit on the palate, with a full range of flowers, spice and honey. Well-structured. Clean finish. Very nice.
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Rosé
2014 Maison Bleue Lisette Rosé of Grenache USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Notes of mineral, strawberry, spice and white peach- bright, elegant and silky. Very nice.
Red
2012 Maison Bleue Métis USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Some reduction-funk on the nose. Settles in to notes of meat, violets and blackberry. Bright juicy black cherry, mulberry, earth, anise and mineral notes on the palate. Broad smooth tannins. Good depth on the finish.
Red
2012 Maison Bleue Grenache Bourgeois USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Red floral, spice, cherry and mineral aromas. Med+ acid and firmly structured on the palate, showing darker fruit and earth, with nice intensity. Deep and rich throughout, with broad grainy tannin and a long finish. Excellent.
Rosé
2014 K Vintners Syrah Rosé Walla Walla Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Notes of white peach, strawberry and mineral. Rich and silky on the palate with medium acidity. Refreshing.
White
2014 K Vintners Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Notes of honeysuckle, melon, lychee and mineral. Bright fruit and rich structure on the palate, with a full rich finish.
Red
2013 K Vintners The Boy USA, Washington
Notes of medicinal herb, underbrush and cherry on the nose- developing into more rich cherry, red apple skin and spice on the palate. Medium acid and fine tannin.
Red
2012 K Vintners Syrah River Rock Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Showing aromas of baking spice, bright red fruit and turned earth- adding darker fruits on the palate. Full and fleshy with smooth-grain tannin and a deep finish.
Red
2012 K Vintners Syrah Rock Garden USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Shows aromas of vanilla bean, bacon fat, cassis and earth. Silky tea and spice notes on the palate with currant a meaty undercurrent. Layered and complex with smooth tannin and med+ acid. Full finish. Excellent.
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Red
2012 K Vintners Syrah Phil Lane USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of underbrush & turned earth, spice and cassis. Bold and rich on the palate, with cassis, spice and tea. Broad round tannin and a full finish. Very nice.
Red
2012 K Vintners Merlot Northridge Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope
Aromas of cedar, cherry and leather- with brightness to the fruit on the palate and further notes of spice. Broad tannin and full finish. Not terribly complex, but well built.
Red
2012 K Vintners The Creator USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Complex profile. Aromas of cedar, currant, mineral, spice and earth. Richly layered palate with lots of tea leaf and spice secondary notes. Nice complimentary medium acid, broad smooth tannins. Long finish. Needs time, but excellent.
Red
2012 K Vintners El Jefe Stoneridge Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of cedar, leather, black cherry and earth. Shows mineral notes on the palate with plenty of black fruit, earth and spice. Full silky tannins. Full finish. Very nice.
White
2014 ÀMaurice Cellars Viognier/Marsanne Boushey Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Notes of slate, peach and lemon, showing spice and rich fruit on the palate, adding hints white pepper. Silky texture, nicely balanced.
Rosé
2014 ÀMaurice Cellars Syrah àRose USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Notes of minerality, honey, white peach on the nose. Shows red apple, melon and spice on the palate. Crisp, with a full finish.
Red
2012 ÀMaurice Cellars Artist Series "Ivey" USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of black cherry, leather, cedar and violet. The palate brings juicy black cherry, mineral, tobacco, bell pepper and cedar, with broad grainy tannin and nicely balanced acidity. Well structured- full finish. Very nice.
Red
2010 ÀMaurice Cellars The Graves USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Savory aromas of cracked pepper, anise, fennel and currant. Fine and precise on the palate showing black cherry, minerality and black tea spice. Fine silky tannin and full finishing notes. Nicely complex. Excellent.
Red
2011 ÀMaurice Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Owl & Crown USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Lots of secondary aromas of cracked pepper, mineral, dried floral, anise, currant fruit. Nice, savory and secondary on the palate, with fine tannins and full spice finishing notes.
Red
2012 ÀMaurice Cellars Malbec Gamache Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Aromas of blackberry ganache, cracked pepper and anise. Peppery black fruit, tea and spice on the palate, with fine tannin, medium acid and medium length on the finish.
White
2014 Pepper Bridge Sauvignon Blanc USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of lemongrass, lime zest and slate. Rich and zesty palate with melon, spice and floral notes. Round and ripe acidity. Very nice.
Red
2012 Pepper Bridge Merlot USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of cassis, cedar box, currant and anise. Silky cherry notes on the palate, with black tea, spice and cedar. Firm silky tannin, nice acid balance. Full depth on the finish. Very nice.
Red
2012 Pepper Bridge Trine USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of cassis, black cherry, violets and river stone. Firm, layered and complex on the palate, showing pretty red fruit notes, minerality, brown spice and cedar. Big grippy tannin, full depth. Needs plenty of time. Excellent.
Red
2011 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of red currant, cassis, spice box and cedar- very aromatic. Very secondary on the palate- showing cedar and spice, tea and subtle cassis fruit. Velvety firm tannins, and a full finish.
Red
2012 Pepper Bridge Red Wine Pepper Bridge Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Aromas of lavender, black currant, cedar- pretty aromatics. On the palate this shows juicy red apple skin and black cherry fruit, with silky floral flavor and hints of spice, and integrated cedar-oak notes. Layered and complex, with silky broad tannin and full depth and complexity on the finish. Outstanding.
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