Today we share one of the jewels of Walla Walla. Gramercy Cellars was founded by winemaker and master sommelier, Greg Harrington, MS, crafts both Rhone and Bordeaux varietals, as he sources from some of the top vineyards in the state. He and Gramercy partner Brandon Moss also makes some of the best Rose in the Pacific Northwest as their Rose wines have consistently been towards the top of my Pacific Northwest Rose Report over the past few years. Harrington incredibly passed the master sommelier exam at the age of 26 in 1996, a remarkable feat. Partner and co-winemaker, Brandon Moss, shares Greg’s focus on prime fruit and minimal intervention, showcasing the typicity of the individual varietal. They have also partnered with Doubleback Winery to set up a posh wine bar in the SoDo district of Seattle. Having visited that spot a few times, I am highly impressed with the range of wines chosen by Harrington and this is also a unique chance to taste many of the Gramercy and Doubleback releases.
The new Gramercy Cellars were incredible from the 2021 vintage. I was blown away with the new 2021 Gramercy Cellars Rose (OB, 93) which shows marvelous texture and gobs of finesse with beautiful red fruits. This is one for the cellar. Learn more about these amazing wines at gramercycellars.com Here are the fantastic new wines by Gramercy Cellars and the superstar winemaking team of Greg Harrington, MS and Brandon Moss.
2021 Gramercy Cellars Picpoul- Sourced from the Walla Walla Valley, this beautiful edition of this wine unveils rich honeydew melon, bergamot and suggestions of nectarine with flinty undertones on the nose. The palate is rich without coming off as overly heavy. The core of minerality really drives this beautifully textured wine that could very well be the finest expression of this varietal that I have tasted out of Washington. Best served at a slightly warmer temperature to capture the entire range of flavors and aromatics. Drink 2022-2027- 93
2021 Gramercy Cellars ‘Olsen Vineyard’ Rose- The utterly fabulous 2021 Gramercy Cellars ‘Olsen Vineyard’ Rose is a captivating blend of 52% Cinsault with equal parts (24% each) Grenache and Syrah. The nose improves with some warming up and air. Wild mushroom and honeydew melon tones combine with shades of watermelon and guava on the nose, with light citrus blossom accents. The palate is fresh and beautifully textured, with good viscosity and tension. Very pretty red rose water tones mingle well with copious minerals, wet stone, strawberry Starburst candy and cantaloupe flavors. The long finish adds to the enjoyment, as this beautiful Rose is best enjoyed over the next seven years. Drink 2022-2029- 93