Washington Wine Report

• By Sean Sullivan
  12/20/2011 (link) ***** points

  (21 Grams Red Wine Columbia Valley) Quite distinct from previous vintages, this wine reveals savory notes of soy and iodine along with licorice, green olive, and kisses of chocolate in a jumble of red and black fruit. The palate has plush, rich fruit flavors with ripe tannins and restrained oak accents. Lingers on and on. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 % Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Cold Creek, Seven Hills, Sagemoor, Portteus, Va Piano, and Phinney Hill. Aged in French oak (50% new). 14.6% alcohol. 100 cases produced.

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  5/8/2011 (link)

  (21 GRAMS) Weekend Dear Friends, ...a few more re-order request items I’ve been able to secure and an anticipated new release from the Gramercy Cellars/Waters partnership (21 Grams) that’s become one of the most sought after wines in Washington State. Happy Mothers Day to all! - Jon Rimmerman 2005 Girls in the Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills) - STRICT LIMIT 12/person (compare at ) This wine has struck a chord with so many of you. It was one of the most popular offers of the last several years the first time around and the re-order requests continue to come in daily. A win/win wine with a most unusual and elegant style for California. 2007 Mystery Wine #4 (cork/not screw cap) Columbia Valley - STRICT LIMIT 3/person (price is up almost /bottle but it’s still less than the of the regular label sitting on store shelves as I type this. I tasted both side by side and they are indistinguishable. BTW, since we offered this the regular label has gone on to receive 93-95pts from one of the major critics. This parcel is miniscule so please adhere to the 3/person max) 2008 Huet Vouvray Le Mont demi-sec - (JG94) STRICT LIMIT 3/person (30+ years of ageing potential?) 2007 Cerbaiona IGT - (WA89) STRICT LIMIT 3/person (89pts? I don’t think so - JR.) 2008 “21 Grams” (Gramercy Cellars/Waters) - STRICT LIMIT 3/person (this is the new vintage of 21 Grams – it’s is as close to a “cult” wine as Washington State has and hardly any goes to retail - EXTREMELY LIMITED) From the winery: “21 Grams has historically had a large proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, finished off by Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Four years in a row, the Cabernet Sauvignon from Cold Creek has stood above the rest and provided the base of the wine. For 2008, the Merlot lot from Seven Hills and Petit Verdot lot from Sagemoor were so stellar they demanded their way into the blend. The final breakdown is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 % Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, sourced from Cold Creek, Seven Hills, Sagemoor, Portteus, Va Piano and Phinney Hill. Continuing their dedication to producing the highest-quality wine possible for 21Grams, both Waters and Gramercy have recently added new, elite vineyard sources to the mix. The 2008 vintage delivers the refined, smooth and balanced wine we have come to expect from 21 Grams. However, there are subtle differences as this vintage is more bold and upfront, with a fullness of herb and spice more intense than in the past. Earth, cedar and a sweetness of brown sugar and cooked caramel apples dominate the aromatics. Dark fruits explode alongside notes of green olive, clove and cardamom with a smooth finish. 110 cases produced” To order any of the above: nicki@garagistewine.com All are set to arrive in a week or two – none are long-tem pre-arrivals (please check OARS for local pick-up after June 1st). All will ship during the Fall shipping season (unless nature cooperates and we will ship them at the very end of the Spring season - doubtful but not impossible). Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA CA3890 WA9781 Loire7555 Italy6277 WA4980