Savage Grace Dineen Vineyard Côt 2019
Savage Grace Wines was established in 2011 by owner-wine-maker Michael Savage, with a vintage of Cabernet Franc.
His vision is to make Old World style lower-alcohol, balanced, and expressive wines. He is continuing to deepen his core understanding of all stages in the vinification process, to put his philosophy of low-intervention winemaking into practice, where the grape, vineyard and vintage form a unique balance.
“SAVAGE” – echoes the struggle of the grape to withstand the stress of ripening, along with making wine that is true to the grape, site, and vintage.
“GRACE” – also his wife’s name, is symbolizing what he hopes to achieve as the end result a wine that is delicate, balanced, approachable yet expressive.
Black plum, floral, pink peppercorn, and spice on the nose. Fermented black tea leaves. Plum skins, dank earth. On the palate is tart raspberry, black cherry pits, and pink peppercorn with a high-pitched backbone of black slate.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Malbec |
| Appellation | Rattlesnake Hills |
| Vineyard | Dineen Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 336 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
A modest alcohol percentage with concentration and muscular tannins—what a rare and mesmerizing combination. Red currants and pickled daikon aromas on the nose of this wine are joined by Asian spices. Juicy Black Ruby plum, wild strawberry and balsa flavors march over a leathery texture. - Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts
