The Walls Grenache Concrete Mama 2016

NUR 175 KISTEN PRODUZIERT! Kostet am Weingut 75 Dollar netto.

- 94 Punkte Jeb Dunnuck: „The 2016 Concrete Mama comes all from the River Rock Vineyard in the Rocks region and was not destemmed, but fermented in concrete, followed by 9 months in neutral barrel and 9 months in concrete tanks. This pretty, elegant, medium-bodied expression of Grenache has wonderful purity and complexity in its kirsch, white pepper, flowers, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. It’s a gorgeous Grenache that’s capable of evolving for over a decade.
Readers looking for the next superstar in Washington State need to check out these latest wines from winemaker Ali Mayfield. These wines all have singular characters yet they share a rare sense of purity and elegance paired with plenty of richness and depth. These are singular, beautiful wines I’d be thrilled to drink.“

- WASHINGTON TASTING ROOM Magazine, Editor’s Choice – Extraordinary (95-100 pts.): „Notable for its ethereal and viscous texture layered with a wealth of macerated raspberry, black currant, dried spice, white pepper and juniper flavors that define an exciting harmony on the focused and fine-tuned finish. Concrete Factor: Fermented and aged nearly 18 months in a mix of 48% concrete tank and 52% oak barrel.“

- International Wine Report, Owen Bargren: „The 2016 ‘Concrete Mama’ by the talented Ali Mayfield and is sourced from the River Rock Vineyard in the Walla Walla Rocks AVA. On the nose there is a lighter stony character with red cherry candy, orange zest and pomegranate seed aromatics that build in the glass. The palate is soft and round, as delicate red fruits mingle with lighter wet stone and earthy tones. Delicious now, this will drink well for the next seven plus years.“