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A Taste of Gratus Vineyards
Tasted February 18, 2019 by Martin Redmond with 66 views
Flight 1 (1 note)
White
2017 Gratus White
90 points
Color - Pale yellow
Aromas - Pear, honeysuckle, lemon cream, pineapple and a hint of guava
Body - Medium-full bodied with vibrant acidity and a very appealing supple mouth feel
Taste - Pear, lemon curd, honey, pineapple, guava, and clove flavors nicely accented with an appealing saline minerality
Finish - Long
Blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, and 5% Picpoul Blanc, aged seven months in old oak. .SRP - $29
Aromas - Pear, honeysuckle, lemon cream, pineapple and a hint of guava
Body - Medium-full bodied with vibrant acidity and a very appealing supple mouth feel
Taste - Pear, lemon curd, honey, pineapple, guava, and clove flavors nicely accented with an appealing saline minerality
Finish - Long
Blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, and 5% Picpoul Blanc, aged seven months in old oak. .SRP - $29
Flight 2 (1 note)
Red
2015 Gratus
90 points
Color - Inky black red
Aromas - Black cherry, plum, red currant, licorice, mocha, vanilla and cedar wood
Body - Medium-bodied with a very pleasing supple texture, velvety sweet tannins and good acidity
Taste - Black cherry, plum, cassis, vanilla, red licorice,dark chocolate and subtle spice flavor
Finish - Medium
14.8% abv |Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petite Sirah
Aromas - Black cherry, plum, red currant, licorice, mocha, vanilla and cedar wood
Body - Medium-bodied with a very pleasing supple texture, velvety sweet tannins and good acidity
Taste - Black cherry, plum, cassis, vanilla, red licorice,dark chocolate and subtle spice flavor
Finish - Medium
14.8% abv |Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petite Sirah
Flight 3 (1 note)
Red
2015 Gratus Petite Sirah
91 points
Color - Inky purple
Aromas - Aromatic black and blue fruit, sandalwood, and baking spice
Body - Full bodied and rich with bright moderating acidity and a very appealing supple texture with velvety tannins
Taste - Ripe black cherry, blackberry, blueberries, vanilla,dark chocolate, sweet spice and a hint of graphite
Finish - Long
100% Petite Sirah| 14.8% abv
Aromas - Aromatic black and blue fruit, sandalwood, and baking spice
Body - Full bodied and rich with bright moderating acidity and a very appealing supple texture with velvety tannins
Taste - Ripe black cherry, blackberry, blueberries, vanilla,dark chocolate, sweet spice and a hint of graphite
Finish - Long
100% Petite Sirah| 14.8% abv
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Flight 4 (1 note)
Red
2015 Gratus Malbec
91 points
Color - Opaque magenta
Aromas - Fresh blueberry, Kirsch, graham crackers, marzipan and a touch of mint
Body - Medium-bodied with ample fruit and moderating acidity with supple well-integrated tannins
Taste - Mixed black and blueberry cobbler, black cherry, red currant, vanilla and a hint of orange peel
Finish Medium-long
14.8% abv
Aromas - Fresh blueberry, Kirsch, graham crackers, marzipan and a touch of mint
Body - Medium-bodied with ample fruit and moderating acidity with supple well-integrated tannins
Taste - Mixed black and blueberry cobbler, black cherry, red currant, vanilla and a hint of orange peel
Finish Medium-long
14.8% abv