# Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Lower East (2021)

- **Producer:** Gramercy Cellars
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Washington, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, herbaceous, chocolate, cedar, vanilla, forest floor

## About this wine

Gramercy Cellars was established in 2005 by Greg Harrington, who passed the Master Sommelier exam at age 26, alongside co-winemaker Brandon Moss who joined in 2008. Located in Washington State, the winery focuses on Old World restraint, higher natural acidity, and balanced oak influence. The Lower East designation pays homage to Walla Walla's location in the lower-east corner of the state, serving as a vehicle for declassified fruit from top-tier vineyards at an accessible price point.

## Interesting facts

- Founder Greg Harrington passed the Master Sommelier exam at age 26 before launching Gramercy Cellars.
- The name 'Lower East' refers to Walla Walla's position in the lower-east corner of Washington State.
- Features declassified fruit from top Washington sites like Pepper Bridge and Phinny Hill.

## Food pairing

Vibrant natural acidity cuts cleanly through rich fats, while finely structured tannins bind seamlessly with proteins in red meat and game. Earthy mushroom undertones and herbal accents complement savory herbs like rosemary and sage.

## Wine making process

Fruit is sourced from notable vineyards across Washington including Pepper Bridge, Phinny Hill, and Gramercy Estate. The 2021 vintage experienced warm conditions that yielded smaller berries with intense concentration. Winemaking features gentle open-top tank fermentation with minimal intervention, followed by 19 months of aging in French oak barrels (26% new French oak, remainder neutral).