Fall Wines – 2023 Release
As autumn paints the landscape in warm hues and the crisp breeze beckons, we’re excited to embrace what is shaping up to be a magical vintage. Though this year’s harvest arrived a tad early, we brought in our final grapes yesterday, including Phinny Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Thunderstone Grenache, and Olsen Carignan. We have loved processing our Syrah grapes, in particular, as they display impeccable ripeness and balance. Now that cooler weather blankets the valley, we’re taking a moment to savor the anticipation of what promises to be an extraordinary vintage.
Introducing the Fall 2023 Releases
Time to unveil the stars of our Fall 2023 release, featuring wines from the acclaimed 2019 and 2020 vintages.
First, the vibrant 2020 vintage is showcased with our 2020 Mourvèdre “L’Idiot du Village” which is an absolute marvel. Comprising 100% Mourvèdre grapes from Olsen Vineyard, it’s a rarity that stands confidently on its own.
Last year, we couldn’t stop raving about the 2019 vintage, and this year, we’re ecstatic to share more of these extraordinary wines with you. They exhibit remarkable freshness coupled with depth, intensity, and captivating aromatics.
Next, is our Washington Cabernet. The 2019 Columbia Valley Cabernet and the monumental Phinny Hill MTA are shining examples of the world-class farming at Phinny Hill and Sagemoor Vineyards.
Moving on to the 2019 Holy Roller Syrah MTA. It stands as one of our richest yet, showcasing all the classic Rocks aromatics in their full glory. Then, there’s the 2019 Walla Walla Syrah, co-fermented with 2% Viognier, embodying the greatness of the Walla Walla Valley and securing its place among the giants of the Syrah world.
We consider ourselves fortunate to do what we love—crafting food-friendly, delectable wines meant to be shared with you and your loved ones whenever you choose to savor them. Your unwavering support has made all of this possible, and we can’t wait to clink glasses with you at one of our parties or in our inviting tasting room soon.
Let’s make this fall unforgettable together. We are proud to bring you wine that, with every sip, tells the story of an incredible place.
– Greg Harrington
Fall Release Wines
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2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
$60 Retail : $51 MTA Wine Club
Tasting Notes: High-toned and fresh. So aromatic. Red fruit – cranberry, cassis, raspberry. Black and green olive. A bit of Italian Ragu? Pencil lead, gravel. Notes of spice, red and purple flowers, with some vanilla oak. More fruit on the palate than earth to start. Firm tannin. Dusty. Dark chocolate. Coffee – a proper espresso martini. Green pepper and herbs. Quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon. Extreme length.
“…The palate is soft and inviting with a seamless texture and excellent sense of length. Everything is in balance here, with dense black fruits that mingle well with milk chocolate, coffee grounds and pipe tobacco notes.” – 94 Points, Owen Bargreen
2020 Mourvèdre “L’Idiot du Village”
$48 Retail : $40.80 MTA Wine Club
Tasting Notes: Fresh red fruits combine with black fruits on the nose. Distinct cola. Black pepper, Provence herb, Middle Eastern spice – cumin, coriander, paprika. Lavender and purple flowers. Meyer lemon and chamomile. More black fruits on the palate. Very earthy. Asian spice, pepper, grilled meat. Very fresh for summer or winter. Medium acid, medium-plus tannin. Fantastic long finish. Classic Mourvèdre and an excellent example of L’Idiot du Village.
“Year after year, Gramercy crafts some of the best Mourvèdre in the state…white pepper, anise and heady dark fruits all collide on the palate. Considering the challenges of the vintage, this is seriously good stuff that is already beautifully evolved.” – 93 Points, Owen Bargreen
2019 Syrah Walla Walla
$40 Retail : $34 MTA Wine Club
Tasting Notes: Red and black fruits – strawberry, raspberry, blackberry. Lots of herbal green – rosemary, sage, juniper, thyme. Definitely Walla Walla Syrah. Saline and umami. Lavender, olive, orange peel. Very silky and delicate. The palate is more earthy and savory, with the fruit profile dancing in the background. Moderate acid and tannins, lots of spice. Extremely aromatic on day 2. Extraordinarily long and concentrated.
“…Loaded with red and dark fruit flavors, with shades of milk chocolate, wet stone and garrigue. (2)% Viognier was co-fermented which gives this a lifted presence and gorgeous citrus blossom fragrance.” – 93 Points, Owen Bargreen
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Fall Release Wine Club Exclusive Wine
2019 Syrah “Holy Roller Vineyard” MTA
$60 Retail : $51 MTA Wine Club
Tasting Notes: Very aromatic. Strawberry, raspberry, almost fruit cobbler, jolly rancher or red gummies (enhanced or not, your choice), green herbs, Moroccan spice – cumin, paprika, coriander, black pepper, grilled meats. Classic Rocks. Wild mountain flowers, possibly from the Viognier co-ferment. High acid and very fresh on the palate. Intense and complex. Dense and ripe. One of our ripest to date.
“…The palate is soft and seamless with a lovely mouthfeel, bright acidity and good sense of flavor density. A literal cornucopia of flavors greets you from spicy red peppercorns and allspice to dark currants, pipe tobacco, stony soils and soy sauce rubbed flank steak.” – 95 Points, Owen Bargreen
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon “Phinny Hill Vineyard” MTA
$60 Retail : $51 MTA Wine Club
Tasting Notes: There’s a reason we love Phinny Hill so much. Incredible Cabernet. Very serious but elegant and graceful. This is a monumental wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet usually needs a blending variety, but in 2019, the Phinny Hill fruit was perfection. Intense aromatics of classic old-world Cabernet smells. Red fruit, chocolate, pencil shavings, and herbs. Magic, pure and simple.
“Sweet tobacco aromatics combine with cardamom, creme de Violette and suggestions of freshly tilled soils on the nose. The palate is very inviting and plush with a smooth mouthfeel and excellent length.” – 94 Points, Owen Bargreen
