2020 Vintage Reserve Wine Release
We are proud to announce the release of our premier wines in the Gramercy portfolio: 2020 Syrah “John Lewis” Reserve and the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon “Reserve.” These are incredible wines – the best of the best in our cellar, intended for long-term cellaring or an extensive decant. To celebrate the release of the reserve wines, we are offering waived ground shipping for any purchases $400 or above for the next three weeks.
2020 Washington Harvest
The 2020 Washington State grape harvest was a story of two halves, each playing a crucial role in shaping the final character of a very good vintage.
Act I – A Cool Start and Budding Promise: Spring arrived on schedule, ushering in a moderately cool April with bud break for most varietals occurring around mid-month. This coincided with historical averages, setting the stage for a potentially balanced growing season. June, however, set the stage for the oncoming drama, with warmer-than-average days hinting at the heat wave lurking around the corner.
Act II – Wow, it’s Hot: Late July and early August brought the real fireworks. Record-breaking temperatures soared across Washington. This intense heat wave accelerated ripening. However, the moderate temperatures, especially the cooler nights, throughout the rest of the summer allowed the grapes to finish ripening gradually, preserving aromatic flavors and acidity.
In the Gramercy world, the 2020 vintage is fantastic, not only for John Lewis but for all of our wines.
– Greg Harrington
2020 Syrah “John Lewis” Reserve
We made the 2020 John Lewis Syrah from the best of our Syrah barrels. Like many past vintages, this is a single vineyard cuvée from the famed Les Collines Vineyard in the foothills of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla. Specifically, from our favorite location, Block 46, lying in the middle of the slope, with perfect terroir.
The John Lewis Syrah is our idealized version of Syrah in Washington State. As we said after the very first vintage of John Lewis in 2006, we hope you enjoy drinking this wine as much as we enjoyed making it.
Jeb Dunnuck: 96+ Points
“The flagship Syrah [has] a great nose of ripe dark fruits, ground pepper, smoked meat, and underbrush. Structured, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, with ripe tannins, it’s a stunning example of Syrah from the Walla Walla Valley that will keep for 15+ years…Hats off to the team of Greg Harrington and Brandon Moss for another world class Syrah!”
Retail: $95 I MTA Club Price: $80.75
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2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is spectacular. Almost the same as the 2019 blend, Phinny Hill comprises 65% of the wine, with Bacchus making up the remaining 35%. In recent vintages, Phinny Hill has provided monster fruit and seems to improve every year. The Phinny wines are dense and complex but have a lightness not often seen in Cabernet Sauvignon.
In 2020, Cabernet Sauvignon was the star, not needing support from other varieties. We absolutely love 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wines when possible.
International Wine Report: 95 Points
“Displaying…all those yummy Washington Cabernet aromas and flavors – think dark plum, crushed blackberries, cedary herbs, mocha powder, and touches of tangerine zest. Chalky tannins hit hard up front but settle down nicely with the elevated acidity and herbaceous, yet fruit-forward finish.”
Retail: $110 I MTA Club Price: $93.50
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