Adega Northwest 2015 Weinbau Vineyard Growers Cuvée Miguel Rodriguez GSM, Columbia Valley, $30
Portland sommelier Bradford Cowin has been serious about becoming a winemaker since 2007 when he worked in the cellar at R. Stuart in McMinnville, but it was his time at Long Shadows Vintners in Walla Walla that got him access to venerable Weinbau Vineyard on Washington’s Wahluke Slope. Cowin uses this GSM blend to pay tribute to vineyard manager Miguel Rodriguez, who has been working at this Sagemoor Farms site since 1979. The coalescence of Syrah (40%), Grenache (30%) and Mourvèdre offers aromas of plum jam, black currant syrup and cherry juice that are joined by cured meat and black pepper. The pleasing structure of pliable tannins amid a long stream of purple fruit flavors comes with savory black olive notes and a juicy finish.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 50 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
To not even mention Palencia wineries Casa Amirillo GSM is a travesty.
If you haven’t had it, you must immediately.
Scott,
We agree that Victor’s 2014 GSM was indeed a stunning wine.
https://greatnorthwestwine.com/2017/02/17/palencia-wine-co-2014-casa-amarilla-grenache-syrah-mourvedre-yakima-valley-36/
Syncline “Subduction Red” needs to be included, in part, because it has the 3 GSM + Cinsault & Carignan.
Just starin’
Covington Cellars ” MA Belle”should be included. Cinsault has been been added to the 2013 GSM blend. A most appealing wine.
W hy can’t I get midsummer’s white Columbia valley in OHio
Greetings, Steve.
Is it this Chateau Ste. Michelle wine that you are referencing?
https://www.ste-michelle.com/our-wines/2016-limited-release-midsummers-white
I would suggest you contact Ste. Michelle, but I believe that might be limited to the Woodinville tasting room.
Sincerely,
Eric