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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 49 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Mon.Maultiere on 10/9/2022 & rated 93 points: Drunk for dinner with lamb shanks. 13.9%. Deep opaque ruby. Pepper, spice and earthiness with hints of dark fruits. Nice complexity and evolution in the glass. Well balanced with smooth tannins and good length and intensity. Drinking well. (542 views) | | | Tasted by Mon.Maultiere on 5/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Drunk with roast sausages and onions. Deep, intense, dark ruby. Stewed plums and black cherries with spices and hints of pepper. Very nicely integrated tannins giving a rich and smooth, well balanced feel. In a great place now. Still just as good after a week in opened bottle. (946 views) | | | Tasted by rmalloy on 5/2/2020 & rated 89 points: This isn't my favorite Gramercy syrah. It does offer excellent syrah aromatics -- black pepper, burnt rubber, and sweet blackberries. I also like the soft, sweet entrance on the palate. But there is a bitter note that I find unpleasant and distracting. Moreover, I prefer tougher syrahs with more tannins.
Drink now. (1585 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 2/22/2020 & rated 92 points: An enjoyable syrah from WW. Easy to drink without food, dark berrry, smooth, nicely balanced. Still drinking nicely. Enjoying this 2008 vintage over the last three years-- holding up nicely. (1558 views) | | | Tasted by SeaWine on 2/19/2020: Solid Gramercy syrah. Different stylistically than the 2009 Lagniappe, as this felt a little more muted and subtle, and also slightly less complex. The 2009 had a bit more stewed flavors, and in that regard I liked this better, but some may find the 2009 to be the slightly "better" wine. (1361 views) | | | Tasted by rmalloy on 3/6/2019 & rated 87 points: This is a smooth, easy-drinking wine with a fluid mouthfeel and hardly any tannins. It offers clean blackberry-ish flavors with hints of spice and animal flavors. I'm sure lots of people like this style, but it's not what I prefer. (Then again, I rated it 91 last time.) (1745 views) | | | Tasted by toddvh on 1/10/2019: Lots of dark fruit and in general more fruit-forward than I was expecting. Very soft tannins. Good time to drink up I think. (1401 views) | | | Tasted by rmalloy on 8/7/2018 & rated 91 points: This wine offers sweet blackberry and blueberry fruit with intense syrah-spice aromatics. The body is remarkably light and easy-drinking with subdued tannins. This seems to be the Gramercy Cellars style: unusually low extraction of high-quality grapes with strong varietal characteristics. It's a commendable approach that makes excellent wine. Still, I tend to favor more tannic toughness and overall weight.
This wine drinks well now if you like fruit-forward flavors. (1469 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 2/3/2018 & rated 92 points: Some Aged Gramercy Wines: Aromas of rich black cherries along with a lot of pepper, leathery, animal hide and beef drippings. Spicy and rich fruit on the palate, tannins provide plenty of structure, medium acidity, the fruit is still going strong but I love the peppery, smoky, olive notes in this wine. (1614 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 7/30/2017 & rated 91 points: An enjoyable syrah from WW. Easy to drink without food, dark berrry, smooth, nicely balanced. Still drinking nicely. (1707 views) | | | Tasted by manonthemoon on 1/16/2017 & rated 91 points: Notes from day 2.
N black raspberry, seared meats, hints of florals
P black raspberry, plum, seared meats herbs, spice.
F above average in length, decent acidity
Overall a solid bottle of wine. (1794 views) | | | Tasted by Arcturus on 3/11/2015 & rated 91 points: 91 Fresh plump blackberry fruit on the palate, lively acidity and grippy tannins on the finish. (3745 views) | | | Tasted by arthrovine on 2/22/2015: Poopn'd poured, followed over 4 hours.
Purple and blue fruits. Very mild savory characters. Palate showed slight acidity, somewhat round and unctuous mouthfeel. Tannins were mild. Alcohol was a bit detracting. The most pervasive theme was vanilla. On nose, palate, and lingering finish - it was there.
1/2 Bottle re-corked, put in fridge and then gently warmed next day:
More vanilla, more spice and pepper. More heat.
The consensus was meh... we did not enjoy this bottle. The 2010 I've had recently was much better. Very grateful to my buddy for sharing. (3312 views) | | | Tasted by goodvitis.com on 4/21/2014 & rated 94 points: Medium strawberry hue, very clear. Decanted one hour before drinking, drank over two hour period. Nose: medium aromatically. Dark fruits, mostly cherry, but it’s the savory elements that dominate nose, palate, and finish. Meats, iodine in the nose, almost no oak detected. Bit of an alcohol burn early on. Cherries come through after two hours, along with black olives, green bell peppers. Evolving nose, smell something different every time. Interesting in a very good way. Palate: savory, salty. Medium pepper. Meat, bacon fat. very smoky. Thinish wine, but full of flavor. After 1 hour tannins are almost imperceptible, but still has a solid structure. Good acidity. Finish: Smokiness explodes on the finish as the saline comes through. Medium finish length. (3840 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 11/22/2013 & rated 92 points: Blind Tasting @ Weygandt (Weygandt Wines - Washington, D.C.): Aromas of blackberry, earth, sweet herbs and a meaty note. Great structure, moderate acid, and a complex mix of blueberry and dark plum fruit. I love the sweet herbs, flowers and meaty tones. Delicious stuff with a long life ahead of it. (4350 views) | | | Tasted by manonthemoon on 11/21/2013 & rated 92 points: Took to a blind tasting, small taste:
N: black raspberry, seared meats, spice
P: black raspberry, black plum, seared meats, herbs, spice
F: long finish, really good acid
Really nice showing, wish it had gotten a little more air prior to serving though.
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4 (3538 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 8/3/2013 & rated 91 points: An enjoyable syrah from WW. Easy to drink without food, dark berrry, smooth, nicely balanced. (3200 views) | | | Tasted by STM82 on 3/7/2013 & rated 92 points: A lovely cooler climate syrah. So complex with notes of lavender, violets, wet asphalt, toasted herbs, all wrapped around a core of raspberry and blackberry compote. Wonderfully light on its feet and paired well with a pastrami dish (3289 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 1/25/2013 & rated 92 points: Very good the first night and excellent on the second. Classic Washington Syrah with dark fruit, and touch of mineral and meat. Second night was so well integrated I hated to finish the last sip, but I managed anyway. First Gramercy I have tried. (2811 views) | | | Tasted by ClubTerry on 9/23/2012 & rated 92 points: Solid Syrah. (2959 views) | | | Tasted by WineHawkeye on 4/5/2012 & rated 91 points: Not as dark in color as a typical new world Syrah. Full flavored, full bodied yet approachable and drinkable today. Smooth tannins with great balance. Plum on the nose, with an Oregon style earthiness. This husband wife team knows what they are doing. (3178 views) | | | Tasted by tooch on 2/24/2012 & rated 90 points: This was opened 4 hours prior to drinking. The nose is dark with spice elements, subtle meat, dark fruit, floral notes and vanilla. The palate is tart with high acid, blackberries and exotic meat. This has an exoticism to it that's very appealing. Definitely a fan. (3038 views) | | | Tasted by Bjross1414 on 9/9/2011 & rated 92 points: Bacon, smoked meat, and a little dark berry fruit on the nose. Tastes like bacon with vanilla. Has a creamy texture. (3184 views) | | | Tasted by ClubTerry on 8/21/2011 & rated 93 points: Very Nice, with a long smoothy finish. They are an up and comer in Walla Walla. (3088 views) | | | Tasted by manonthemoon on 7/1/2011 & rated 93 points: Took this to a wine tasting and it showed excellent to almost the entire group both old world and new world palates alike.
Nose of lavender, blackberry, herb, spice.
Palate of black raspberry, blueberry, floral, meat, spice, pepper.
Finish was above average length and great acidity. 93-94 (2988 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| The World of Fine Wine, March 2012, Issue #35
(Gramercy Cellars Syrah Lagniappe Columbia Valley (washington)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, Australia and the Pacific Northwest, Issue #8 (6/25/2011)
(Gramercy Cellars Syrah "Lagniappe") Login and sign up and see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (9/22/2011)
(Gramercy Cellars Lagniappe Syrah Columbia Valley) Crazy, intense raspberry aromas along with abundant mineral notes, floral notes, and light game. The palate is tart and crisp with a big acid blast that carries the wine off into the distance. 100% Syrah. Phinny Hill, Minick, Forgotten Hills, and Les Collines vineyards. 13.8% alcohol. Aged in neutral French oak. 264 cases produced. **** points |
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| Gramercy Cellars Producer websiteSyrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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