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90POINTS
16½/20
Grosgrain Skin Contact Sémillon 2022
Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesIn 2014, Matt and Kelly Austin left their careers as an attorney and fashion designer in California for a new life in the Pacific Northwest. After Matt returned to school to study enology and spent time working with several Washington wineries, they stumbled upon a small vineyard on the Southside of Walla Walla. Planted with uncommon varieties, these 5 acres became Grosgrain Vineyards, a winery dedicated to championing sustainable farming. From Walla Walla's Les Collines vineyard (French for foothills), this was 50% native fermented on skins for 10 days, with the other part pressed off. All was aged in 47% concrete egg, 23% clay amphora, 15% neutral oak, and 15% stainless. Though a slight 12%, this draws sém's weight across the palate, with medicinal tangerine, orchard pear, apricot fuzz, honeysuckle, and subtle beeswaxiness coating the mid palate, before a snappy finish. A gentle, subtle, and textural example, smart and fresh and true. New wave thinking from Walla Walla.Tasted: 29 September 2024Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $56.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: SémillonCSPC: 310362
