Tom Casagrande

9.1

This is a delicious, food-versatile red. Blend of Carignan Mourvèdre Grenache and Syrah. Nose has lots of cherry and red berry fruit, a slightly smoky, ashy note. Great balance in the mouth. Such good fruit, a little of the Carignan angularity, tempered by the darker Mourvèdre and Syrah. Nice acids, a little tannin still, and a slightly bitter, minerally closing note. — 7 days ago

with Rebecca

Tom Casagrande

9.3

This is delicious and extraordinarily well-preserved. Earthy and a little feral, still with sappy, juicy, kirschy, rhubarby fruit present. There’s the classic Yakima ashy fire pit scents as well (thank you Mt. St. Helens!). So velvety in the mouth, with meaty, savory, and still vaguely berryish flavors. A treat! — 4 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Solid Washington State Cab. (Actually mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (84%). There is some Merlot (15%) and Petite Verdot (1%) blended in). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, rose petals and exotic spices. Same collection of fruits on the palate with additional notes of dark chocolate, fresh herbs, coffee and toasted oak. Nice hint of vanilla on the medium-plus finish. Well balanced, good acidity level and a bit lean and lighter bodied than many Cabs. (Refreshing change) Noticeable alcohol. With more bottle age, this wine should be even better. Thanks for sharing this one, Keith S! — 6 months ago

Tom Casagrande

8.9

This 2018 rendition is a little lighter and crisper than prior vintages I’ve had. Nose is quite bright with red berry fruit and vaguely smoky crushed rock dust. In the mouth it’s medium bodied, has a very soft mouthfeel, and nice, buoyant acids. Ready to drink right now, it’s like a very friendly take on a Saint-Joseph. I prefer the deeper, earthier prior vintages I’ve had, but this is very nice in its own, understated way. — 21 days ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

There are a handful of benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Washington. Gramercy Cellars makes one of my favorites. Something I look forward to in all wines is ripeness/not overripe and this 2011 balances and delivers. I love the floral notes in Cabernet Sauvignon. Theirs often deliver a signature violet-perfume aroma that’s fantastic. There are more expensive wines from Walla Walla, or elsewhere in Washington but none better. — 4 months ago

Jacob Onufrychuk

9.2

Nice - not overly jammy, and with a distinct taste of orange peel. — 7 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.3

Good Cabernet Sauvignon with classic flavor. Not overpowering and ready to drink. Not complex but a straightforward Cabernet. — a month ago

Michael Sotiriou

8.9

Juicy, dark fruits. — 3 months ago

with Angelique

Caleb Krell

9.1

Apples, straw, meadows, acid- very lovely — 5 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Complex nose shows ash pit, orchid, a cigar-box/roasted asparagus amalgam, olive, and cured beef. There’s also some oozy berry fruit. So soft on the palate. A lighter style, with completely resolved tannins and really nice acids. Not a blockbuster but very elegant. Drink now. — 9 months ago