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Avennia Gravura Red Blend
Avennia
United States - Washington - Columbia Valley

Every wine is a story waiting to be told; Avennia's 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.

"Beautifully balanced old and new world aromas of blueberry compote, black cherry, black currants, vanilla bean, crushed violet, and Bordeaux-like notes of graphite, cigar box, Ethiopian espresso, and flood minerals. The vintage really comes through on the palate, with impeccable balance, lively lifting acidity, and a seamless focus of blue and black fruits, floral and herbal complexity, along with a gravelly minerality that recalls the great wines of Bordeaux. The finish lingers with a mix of dark fruits, flowers, and ground espresso. This is a beautiful and interesting wine that is tasting great now, but will no doubt age for 12-15 years easily." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Specifications
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vinification
Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon - Dionysus, Bacchus, Red Willow, Weinbau; Merlot - Red Willow, Boushey; Cabernet Franc - Bacchus
Native yeast, aged 20 months in 50% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Production
527 (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2020 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - Northwest WR

2020 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - Northwest WR

"Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 57%% of this wine, with fruit coming from Bacchus, Dionysus, and Weinbau vineyards. The rest is Merlot (31%) from Red Willow and Boushey along with Cabernet Franc from Bacchus. Aged in half new French oak, the aromas meld notes of coffee, bittersweet chocolate, dried leaf, graphite, black cherry, and licorice. The palate brings all that and more, with impressive balance and freshness, but plenty of richness as well. Give it a long decant if drinking in the near term. 14.6% alcohol. 594 cases produced."

northwest wine report

- Northwest Wine Report (January 2023), 92 pts - Critic's Choice

 

2020 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - JS
2019 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - WS
2019 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - IWR
2018 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 94 PTS - JD
2018 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - WE
2018 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - VINOUS
2017 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93+ PTS - VINOUS
2017 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - WE
2016 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 94 PTS - JD
2016 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - JD
2016 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - VINOUS
2015 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - WA
2015 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - JD
2015 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 91 PTS - WS
2015 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 91 PTS - WE
2015 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 90 PTS - VINOUS
2014 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - WA
2014 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 91 PTS - WE
2014 Avennia Gravura Red Blend Columbia Valley - 90 PTS - VINOUS

Producer Information: Avennia

Marty Taucher and Chris Peterson (Seattle Magazine’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year and International Wine Report's 2023 Washington State Winemaker of the Year) got together in 2009, at first only ...
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