2016 Syrah Walla Walla Valley
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Classic Syrah, the 2016 Walla Walla Syrah opens with a tight core of blackberry, redcurrant, dusty plum and crème de cassis aromas, with complex and subtle nuances of smoked meat, dusty black peppercorn and violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is structured and precise, with a rocky tension on the mid-palate. The wine is clean and expressive, finishing long and contemplative with hints of violets and leather on the aftertaste. Only 1,070 cases made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2016 Syrah Walla Walla comes from a mix of vineyards in Walla Walla Valley and spent 19 months in mostly neutral French oak puncheons and barrels. It has a classic Walla Walla nose of smoked meats, lavender, olives, and game, with building smoky red and black fruits. Medium-bodied, supple, and mid-weight on the palate, it has juicy acidity and a balanced style, although it doesn't have a huge amount of depth. While I continue to love the wines from Gramercy Cellars, I found these latest releases, while still outstanding, to be a clear step down from previous vintages.