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2012 Gramercy Cellars "The Deuce" Walla Walla Valley Syrah

SKU #1223275 95 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Supple, ripe and provocative, with mineral, licorice and tapenade flavors running through a plush, generous core of dark plum and black cherry. Shows presence and polish. Drink now through 2022. *Rank 22 2015 Top 100* (HS) Inner quote mark (10/2015)

93 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Formerly named the Walla Walla Syrah, the 2012 Syrah The Deuce (100% Syrah, 80% whole cluster and 18% new French oak) is more upfront and sexy than the Lagniappe, with a Rocks-like character of lavender, smoked plums, roasted herbs and pepper. Full-bodied, beautifully balanced, pure and loaded with fruit and texture, it’s another great Syrah from this team to drink over the coming decade or more. Lead by Greg Harrington and assistant winemaker Brandon Moss, Gramercy continues to go from strength to strength, and they have one of the most quality-packed lineups in the state. While more widely known for their Syrah releases, don't miss the Bordeaux blends here; their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is one of the most compelling wines in the vintage, and the 2013 looks to continue that trend. (JD) Inner quote mark (6/2015)

93 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark Fermented with 80% whole clusters and aged 18 months in neutral French oak, this outright delicious wine offers aromas of black and green olive, mineral, moist earth and dried herbs. It’s seamless in feel, delivering lithe, pillowy soft fruit, savory flavors and a hyperextended finish. It’s a testament to the strength of Syrah from this region. *Editors' Choice* (SS) Inner quote mark (7/2015)

92 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Good deep red. Sweet, inviting aromas of blueberry, violet and bloody steak. Similarly savory and complex in the mouth, offering lovely intensity and lift without any undue weight. The wine’s minerality comes through loud and clear on the rocky finish, which features very sweet, supple tannins and lovely length and lift. Incidentally, Greg Harrington compares these 2012s to his 2007s: "They’re on the edge of being sweet without actually being sweet." Harrington still considers his 2010s to be "by far my best wines, but it will take 15 years to prove it," adding that his 2011s have shut down. (ST) Inner quote mark (12/2014)

91 points Wine & Spirits

Outer quote mark This is drawn from Les Collines, with a bit of fruit from the Milton-Freewater Rocks thrown in. And yet it’s the Rocks that give off the initial impression, the smoky mocha and dark olive scents adorning crushed strawberry flavors. The wine’s texture is lean and tense, with a thin stream of acidity to guide it; that acidity should play a larger role with some cellar time. Or serve this youthful, toothsome red with a plate of salumi. Inner quote mark (2/2015)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark 85% whole cluster. Lovely, lovely fragrance: violets, pepper, smoked meat, toast. Plush, plummy fruit. Seriously savoury finish. Powerful yet nuanced. Inner quote mark (6/2015)

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Shiraz/Syrah

- One of France's noblest black grape varieties, Syrah is known for its intense and distinctive perfume reminiscent of briar fruit, tar, spice and black pepper and its firm structure. One of few black grape varietals frequently vinified on its own, the best examples of Syrah come from the Northern Rhône, particularly Hermitage, but also Côte-Rôtie, Cornas, Crozes-Hermitage and St-Joseph. These wines are very astringent in their youth, though some Crozes-Hermitage and St-Joseph can be enjoyed young, relatively speaking. Given the requisite patience, though, these wines can reveal amazing complexity and secondary fruit characteristics like plum and blackcurrant as well as subtle hints of smoke and flowers. In the Southern Rhône, Syrah is used to add structure and complexity to wines dominated by Grenache and complemented by Mourvèdre, like the more immediately drinkable Côte du Rhônes, as well as the long-lived wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In recent years, plantings of Syrah have spread throughout the Languedoc-Roussillon where it is produced on its own or blended with other varietals. Outside of France, the most important Syrah growing country is easily Australia, where it is called Shiraz. Quality levels here depend greatly on yields and geography, and the wines range from bold, fruity and easy-drinking to intense and ageable, like the famed Penfolds Grange. Often bottled on its own, in Australia Syrah is also can be blended with Grenache and Mourvèdre, as in the Southern Rhône, and is increasingly combined with Cabernet Sauvignon. Syrah has also been steadily increasing in popularity in California, thanks to a group of advocates called the Rhône Rangers. Its most successful iterations come from the Central and Sonoma Coasts, where winemakers are pushing boundaries and creating some incredible wines. In recent years Syrah has also found a number of proponents in Washington State, which is definitely a region to watch for this variety.

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United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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Washington

- Washington has become one of the most important wine producing states in the United States, and development continues to grow rapidly. In 1969, when California was exploding as a wine producer, Washington had only two wineries, but by 2000 that number had passed 100. Most of Washington's grape crop goes to uses other than wine. Merlot and Chardonnay have been the most successful in Washington. It's interesting to note that Washington's prime wine regions are located at 46° north, along the same latitude as the legendary French wine districts of Bordeaux and Burgundy. During the summer, Washington averages more than two hours more sunlight each day compared to California.

Alcohol Content (%):

14.1