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2018 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

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March 31, 2024 - $67

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...gorgeous, complex aromas of cigar box, pencil shavings and graphite followed by dark red fruits, blackberry and oak spices tied to spicy florals. Full-bodied, the wine is layered, precise and finessed on the palate, with gobs of picturesque black fruit flavors and elegant oak tones that give way to a firm mineral tension and fine-grained tannins... Bravo!

96Jeb Dunnuck

...bouquet of red and black currants, tobacco leaf, graphite, and spicy oak. Beautiful on the palate as well, it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, some chalky minerality, top-notch balance, and a great finish.

95Vinous / IWC

Kirsch cordial and mocha tones combine with suggestions of creosote and blackberry compote on the palate. With more air, the herbal undertones become more prominent.

93Wine Enthusiast

...aromas offer notes of flower, tea, herb, black cherry, clove and chocolate...palate is juicy and restrained, with a grip of tannins on the finish.

92James Suckling

Aromas of plump blackcurrants, plums and sap. Full-bodied with soft tannins and sharp acidity. Rich and intense. Stony finish.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.