The 2014 Lagniappe is an outstanding bottling from Gramercy Cellars, this Syrah was sourced from the Forgotten Hills, Red Willow and Minick Vineyards. The wine underwent 66% whole cluster fermentation and was aged for 18 months in used puncheons prior to bottling. This shows wonderful aromatics of dried herbs, red cherry, red raspberry, rose petals, Parma ham and blood orange. There are ripe flavors of black cherry, Chinese black tea, mint, coffee grounds and hints of orange rind and anise. This dense wine needs a two hour decant for full expression and drinks even better on the second day. Lithe and light on its feet, this will cellar well for at least another ten years. (Best 2017-2028) - May, 2017 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: May, 2017
- Producer: Gramercy Cellars
- Vintage: 2014
- Drinking Window: 2017-2028
- Estimated Value: $45
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Walla Walla
- Importer: N/A