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2021 WeatherEye Vineyards Estate Grenache

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

96Wine Enthusiast

...macerated strawberries, orange zest and pine needle aromas holding court...rich cassis flavors are punctuated by notes of clove and citrus...feels so elegant and clean in the mouth, it is a joy to sip.

96Owen Bargreen

Soft, refined and plush, this delivers very concatenated red and dark fruit flavors alongside coffee grounds and sagebrush tones. Totally stunning and generous...

95Jeb Dunnuck

...exotic and perfumed, with wild strawberry-like fruits, ground pepper, bouquet garni, and sandalwood. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, and elegant on the palate, it has some classic Red Mountain minerality, ripe tannins, and a great finish.

94Vinous / IWC

Wonderfully perfumed...floral and earthy with savory tones of sage and dried strawberries...impresses with its grace and lift, pleasantly ripe in style yet refined with crisp red berries and a cascade of spice. Hints of hard candy and crushed cherries linger through the opulent finish, yet through it all the final note is one of freshness.

94James Suckling

...powerful and spicy...impressing with its array of ripe plum fruit, chocolate, orange, grilled strawberry and wild sage aromas. Full-bodied and ripe, supple yet with tension on a savory finish.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Grenache

One of the most popular red varieties planted, it ripens late and prefers hot dry climates. It probably originated in Spain, where it is still widely grown. Grenache is best known for its use in Southern Rhone wines, including those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

VINTAGE

2021 WeatherEye Vineyards Estate Grenache