Another “homage” wine, we blend several Bordeaux varieties to honor their homeland in France. This vintage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. We never try to “out do” the wines that come from their original region but try to showcase that Washington State is a world class wine region. Don’t you agree? This won a Platinum in the Great Northwest Platinum competition, a Gold rated 91 points in Sunset Magazine wine competition and a Silver at the Seattle Wine Awards.
Awards
92-point Platinum wine in the Platinum Awards by the Great Northwest Platinum Competition
Vineyard Notes
55% Hattrup Merlot 25% Dionysus Cab Sauv 10% Weinbau Cab Franc
Three of the past four vintages of Grâce — and four times in the history of Platinum Awards — have gone Platinum. Such success is a tribute to owner/winemaker Don Corson and his Right Bank-inspired work with the Merlot-led Bordeaux blends and years of collaboration with growers such as Kent Waliser of Sagemoor’s Bacchus, Dionysus and Gamache vineyards. It’s a remarkable interplay of Old World approach and new French oak that’s revealed with coffee house scents, cassis, green bell pepper and eucalyptus. Bing cherry joins them on a palate that’s smooth and delicious with buttery caramel, rosemary and cinnamon. Qualifying award: Sunset International (gold), Rating: Platinum • 91 points - The Great Northwest Wine Platinum Competition.
