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Avennia Arnaut Boushey Syrah 2016

Sale $39.99 – Save $21! That’s 34% off the Best US Price online

97 pts Jeb Dunnuck

“The flagship Syrah is the 2016 Syrah Arnaut, which is always 100% Syrah from Dick Boushey’s vineyard in the Yakima Valley. This deep ruby-colored effort is as silky and seamless as it gets, offering loads of black raspberry, blackberry, smoked earth, spice, and hints of chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, ultra-pure, and impeccably balanced, it's a beautiful wine from Chris to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.” JD

"Deep, dark Syrah notes on the nose, with dark blackberry, blueberry reduction, grilled meat, crushed olive, black licorice, camphor, pen ink, and cracked black pepper. The palate is super concentrated and dense, tightly focused, and deeply complex. Savory blueberry, pan drippings, a hint of orange essence, and hand-rubbed sage come through on the extremely long and nuanced finish. A compelling wine that will age for a couple decades at least." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Avennia Sestina Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Sale $49.89 – Beats Best US Price Online

Winery Price $75 - Save 33%!!!

95+ pts Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2016 Sestina checks in as 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that saw 21 months in 48% new French oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. It shows the purity and elegance of the vintage beautifully and offers classic Cabernet notes of crème de cassis, lead pencil, crushed rocks, and tobacco leaf. With beautiful balance and that more elegant, finesse-driven style of the estate, it packs plenty of fruit and is a seamless wine that will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years.” JD

"Quite dark in color for Sestina, consistent with this vintage. The nose is very expressive and deep, with dark blackberry compote, crème de cassis, roasted espresso, crushed violets, and graphite. On the palate, there is an intense concentration and depth in the mid-palate, yet the acidity keeps it light on its feet. Berry reduction, rubbed savory herbs, winter mint, and crushed rock minerality on the balanced palate. It finishes with an intense, yet pliant texture. Though drinking very nice now with decanting, this should be one of the longest lived wines we’ve made. Drink 2022-2042." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Avennia Gravura 2016

Sale $24.99  - Crushing Best US Price Online

Regularly $39.99 - Save 38%!!!

94 pts Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2016 Gravura checks in as 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, aged 20 months in 60% new French oak. It's another rock star of a wine from Chris that sports a saturated purple color, complex notes of blackberries, black cherries, damp earth, and spring flowers, hints of subtle oak, medium body, and perfect balance. Drink this seamless blend over the coming 10-15 years.” JD

"Starts with a lively bouquet of red currants, Damson plum, Amarena cherries, violets, pencil shavings, and rich milk chocolate notes. Seamless and balanced on the palate, with a freshness indicative of the vintage. This wine finishes with rich red and black fruits, anise, desert sage, and rich mocha powder. While tasting delicious out of the gate, short term cellaring will bring together the components. It will age nicely for 8-12 years." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker
 

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