Gramercy Cellars Syrah "Lagniappe" Red Willow Vineyard Columbia Valley 2017

The 2017 Syrah Lagniappe comes all from the Red Willow Vineyard and was 10% destemmed and brought up in 10% new French oak. Deeper ruby/purple, with blackberry fruits interwoven with lots of ground pepper, gravelly earth, and iron-laced aromatics, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, ripe yet certainly present tannins, and a great finish. The balance here is spot on and it’s a classic, age-worthy Syrah from this estate. Give bottles 3-5 years and it’s going to evolve for over a decade.

Estate Notes: The second vineyard designate release of Red Willow Syrah finds us blending the older and younger blocks at the site. This brings a balance of deep red fruit and earth with mid-palate intensity and aromatic complexity.  A world class Syrah.  Aged 18 months in 10% new French puncheons & barrels, 90% whole cluster. 100% Syrah. 500 cases.