2018 Horsepower "Sur Echalas Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Grenache
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed May 2021There are two Grenache cuvées under the Horsepower label, both single vineyards. Starting with the 2018 Grenache Sur Echalas Vineyard, it has a deeper ruby/plum color as well as a spectacular nose of ripe cherry and strawberry fruits intermixed with lots of white pepper, dried flowers, orange blossom, and sandalwood. With medium to full-bodied richness, firm tannins, and beautiful depth of fruit on the palate, it might be the closest thing to Rayas that I've tasted, from anywhere. It remains to be seen if this can evolve into the same category at maturity, but no kidding around, this is a beautiful, elegant, seamless Grenache. 96+
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Wine Advocate
Exploding from the glass with elements of white peppercorn, spiced potpourri, black raspberry, dusty leather and cherry compote, the 2018 Grenache Sur Echalas Vineyard offers elegant earth tones of cedar, cigar box and iodine. Medium to full-bodied, the palate possesses a fantastic mineral tension with a soft stemmy essence that sways with exotic red and purple flowers, baked clay and freshly crushed peppercorn. The wine lingers with persistence over the elongated finish, offering notes of graphite and bitter black tea. The wine rested for two years in neutral demi-muids and foudre. With the beautiful lineup of Syrahs, Horsepower Vineyards is quickly becoming known for another powerhouse Rhône variety: Grenache. (AM) 96+
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James Suckling
Blueberries, blackberries, smoke and spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with plush tannins. Juicy and creamy on the palate. Balanced and flavorful with texture and a nice structure. Supple finish with excellent length. Hints of tobacco and stems with spices.
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Wine Enthusiast
Coming from a vineyard planted at high density with the vines on stakes, it's an aromatic tour de force, with notes of crushed rock, stem, black and green olive, peat, potpourri, soot and grilled asparagus. Palate-coating, rich but still light-on-their-feet savory flavors follow, with impressive structure behind it all. A crazy long flower- and olive-filled finish only ups the appeal of this completely captivating offering. Give it some time in the cellar to see it at its best. *Editors' Choice* (SS)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Origin | Washington, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1549826 |