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2021 Gravura

Bordeaux-style Blend

Every wine is a story waiting to be told; our philosophy is to gently guide it to its best expression. Gravura is dedicated to the artisan aspect of winemaking. This blend is inspired by the wines of the Graves region in Bordeaux, emphasizing balance, complexity, and above all, deliciousness.

Also available in magnum size (1.5L) here.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"Very interesting, almost Bordeaux-like on the nose, with earthy black raspberry, plum, black cherry, cigar box, graphite, and tanned leather. Stately and full-bodied on the palate, where the dark red and black fruits mingle with baked clay, pencil lead, milk chocolate, wildflower honey, and river minerals to create a harmonious and compelling wine. This will be a nice bottle to lay down for a couple of years and enjoy over the following couple decades." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"Very interesting, almost Bordeaux-like on the nose, with earthy black raspberry, plum, black cherry, cigar box, graphite, and tanned leather. Stately and full-bodied on the palate, where the dark red and black fruits mingle with baked clay, pencil lead, milk chocolate, wildflower honey, and river minerals to create a harmonious and compelling wine. This will be a nice bottle to lay down for a couple of years and enjoy over the following couple decades." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Wine Details

Wine Specs

Vintage

2021

Varietal

Bordeaux Style Red Blend

Appellation

Columbia Valley

Harvest Date

AVA: Columbia Valley

Sugar

Blend: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc

Acid

Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation in combination of steel and concrete tanks; aged 20 months in 55% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

pH

Cases: 547

Aging

Retail: $45

Fermentation

Release: December 9, 2023

Bottling Date

Vineyards: Red Willow, Dionysus, Bacchus, Weinbau, DuBrul Cabernet Sauvignon; Red Willow, Avennia Estate, Bacchus, Boushey Merlot; Bacchus, Avennia Estate Cabernet Franc

Alcohol %

14.4

Awards & Accolades

Awards

93 points & Cellar Stocker, Northwest Wine Report "Aromas of black cherry, plum, dried herb, and graphite lead to creamy-feeling, supple, mesmerizing blue and darker fruit flavors, speckled with barrel accents. The grace, polish, and purity are exceptional, as is the length, which seems endless. This is classic Avennia, mixing sophistication and intensity. It’s also a crazy value at this quality level. It drinks best on the cooler end of the 62-66 degree scale. Enjoy from 2026 to 2034." - Sean Sullivan

Vintage Scores

Ratings

2021: 94 - International Wine Report; 93 & Cellar Stocker - Northwest Wine Report; 93 - Owen Bargreen; 93 - Paul Gregutt; 93 - Vinous; 92 - Wine Enthusiast 2020: 94 - International Wine Report; 93 - Jeb Dunnuck; 93 - Decanter; 92 & Critic's Choice - Northwest Wine Report; 92 - James Suckling 2019: 94 & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast; 93 - International Wine Report; 93 - Wine Spectator; 93 - James Suckling 2018: 94 - Jeb Dunnuck 2017: 93+ - Vinous; 93 - Jeb Dunnuck; 92 & “Cellar Selection” - Wine Enthusiast 2016: 94 - Jeb Dunnuck; 92 - Vinous; 92 & Editors' Choice & Top 100 Wines of 2019 - Wine Enthusiast 2015: 93 - Wine Advocate; 92 - Jeb Dunnuck; 93 - James Suckling; 91 & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast 2014: 92 - Wine Advocate; 91 - Wine Enthusiast 2013: 92 - Wine Advocate; 92 & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast 2012: 91 - Wine Advocate; 92 - Vinous; 92 & “Cellar Selection” - Wine Enthusiast 2011: 91 - Wine Advocate; 91 - Vinous; 92 & “Cellar Selection” - Wine Enthusiast 2010: 91 - Wine Advocate; 92+ - Vinous; 93 & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast

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