Consisting almost entirely of fruit from the Les Collines, Gramercy’s Walla Walla 2010 Syrah was vinified with something approaching three-quarters whole clusters, and the result is an aromatic melange of piquant juniper berry, huckleberry, black pepper, licorice and walnut oil with Cornas-like dark cherry, cassis, and raw calf’s liver. Full and ripe yet alcoholically restrained, firmly tannic but persistently sappy, this promisingly persistent Syrah showcases that variety’s potential for bloody, savory carnality allied to dark berry fruit. I suspect it will merit following for at least a half dozen years. (Harrington opines that in warmer vintages such as 2007 or 2009 there is a floral allure to his Walla Walla Syrahs that’s missing in the present instance.) 90 points

(vinified with 70% whole clusters). Bright ruby-red. Pure, vibrant nose offers scents of dark berries, minerals, rare steak, violet, black pepper, brown spices, lavender and thyme. Juicy and penetrating, with superb aromatic perfume and clarity to the dark berry, raspberry, smoke, pepper and floral flavors. Harmonious acidity gives the wine a light touch. Finishes with firm but fine-grained tannins and terrific peppery lift. In the classic cooler style of Greg Harrington`s wines and very strong for this bottling. 91+? points

Fresh and inviting, with juicy blackberry and currant at the core. Smoky, meaty bacon notes add interest to the finish. Offers intensity without weight. Best from 2014 through 2018. 595 cases made. 91 points