2006 Gramercy Cellars Inigo Montoya Tempranillo

A blend of 75% Tempranillo and 15% Grenache, and 10% Syrah from the Walla Walla Valley at Les Collines Vineyard, located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. I definitely knew it was Walla Walla fruit from the smoky nose that reminded me of autumn nights in the Walla Walla Valley. And just like the first time I enjoyed it a year ago, I found myself with my nose deep into the bowl of the glass constantly soaking in the familiar aroma. It is a very layered wine, which I feel is due to the addition of the syrah being responsible for the extra richness of the wine. Flavors of cherry and plum pies exploded in the mid-palate while leaving a long finish of caramel and crème brulée. To sum it up in one word: Elegant. For Catie’s full review see her blog Through the Walla Walla Grape Vine.

WHO: Gramercy Cellars
WHAT: Tempranillo, Grenache, Syrah
WHERE: Walla Walla, WA
WHEN: 2006
HOW MUCH: $40