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Producer | B. Leighton |
Country | United States |
Region | Washington |
Subregion | Yakima |
Varietal | Red Blend |
Vintage | 2018 |
Item# | 32200 |
Checking in as 70% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, and the balance Syrah, the 2018 Gratitude Olsen Brothers Vineyard has a beautiful, incredibly perfumed nose of ripe red fruits (strawberries, framboise, currants) as well as loads of spice, sandalwood, herbes de Provence, and white pepper. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it brings plenty of richness yet is a more elegant, ethereal expression of Mourvèdre offering polished tannins, terrific overall balance, and outstanding length. I'd be thrilled to drink a bottle. It should evolve for 10-12 years with no issues.
A blend of 70% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache and 5% Syrah, the 2018 Gratitude Olsen Brothers Vineyard is instantly impressive in the glass with high-toned, red fruit aromas that waft with a spiced, floral essence. It offers elements of sweet red peppercorn, succulent red cherries, plum blossom and cinnamon alongside roasted herbs and sakura. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is nimble, complex and delightfully structured, with energetic acidity and balanced, succulent tannins. The wine concludes with a long, lingering and ever-evolving finish that somersaults with persistence across the aftertaste. The grapes were co-fermented using native yeast, and the wine rested for 20 months on the lees in neutral French oak puncheons. Only 7,644 bottles were made. I’m going back for another sip. Bravo; it’s absolutely delightful.
Moderately saturated medium red. Fascinating youthful nose offers musky raspberry, smoke and tree bark aromas accented by black pepper. Juicy and intensely flavored, displaying lovely definition and inner-mouth mineral energy to the flavors of raspberry, boysenberry, licorice and pepper. With its captivating balance of salinity and sweetness, this blend offers excellent lift and no rough edges. Finishes with fine-grained, sweet tannins and terrific subtle length. Brennon Leighton describes this field blend as his household wine, noting that his wife loves Domaine Tempier's Bandols. For a Mourvèdre-based wine, this delivers loads of early personality, not to mention pliancy. (bottled in May of 2020, like the Syrah)
A bit brawny right now, but appealing for its structure and personality, which highlight dried cherry, black olive and smoky licorice accents. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah.
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