Seven Sinful Selections For October

RED

2014 Gramercy Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley ($29)

“Under the leadership of Greg Harrington and Brandon Moss, Gramercy Cellars is unquestionably in the top handful of producers in Washington. This Syrah is medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated and beautifully textured. It’s another smoking wine from this estate that has real character and depth.” ~Wine Advocate, 93-points.

2010 Vina Sastre Crianza Ribera del Duero ($27)

“Spicy, high-pitched aromas of blueberry, violet pastille, licorice, cola and black pepper. Very concentrated but lively and precise, offering palate-staining dark berry and floral flavors and suggestions of mocha and smoky minerals. Finishes with excellent clarity and power, smooth tannins and lingering florality.” ~Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 92-points.

2014 Efeste ‘Final Final’ Red Columbia Valley ($24)

“Juicy flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cinnamon convey a lovely light touch. Still a bit tight but finishes very long and ripely tannic, with the structure to support a graceful evolution in bottle.” ~Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 92+ points.

2016 Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga ($23)

Along with 2015, Fèlsina will recall 2016 as one of the most beautiful vintages in the last decade. This Chianti has a perfumed nose of wild red berries, cherries and nuances of mixed spices. On the palate, the fruit is forward, supported by supple tannins. This finish is long.

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2016 Château Grand Boise Blanc Côtes de Provence ($27)

Our high altitude is unique in Provence. It gives us fruitiness, depth and well-balanced wines. The typical profile of Château Grand Boise is its freshness. The vines are mainly planted on North facing slopes, on limestone, clay and pink marble soils. To preserve this delicate balance, our vines and wines are Certified Organic.

2015 Tranche Pape Blanc Estate Blue Mountain Vineyard Walla Walla ($20)

“Vibrant melon and stone fruit aromas are complemented by notes of honeysuckle, citrus, white tea and baking spice. The wine is fresh and tactile on the palate with flavors of cantaloupe, white peach and nectarine, enhanced by flint and lightly toasted notes. A blend of 29% Viognie