Avennia Gravura Red Blend 2010 is made from 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc.
Vineyards:  31% Red Willow Cab, planted 1985
                  24% Bacchus Cab, planted 1972
                  24% Red Willow Merlot, planted 1985
                  15% Klipsun Merlot, planted 2000
                  6% Bacchus Cab Franc, planted 1998.
Ageing: 20 months in 50% New French Oak.

Gravura is our ode to the right bank of Bordeaux, emphasizing a harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The name is a play on an artisan printing technique, and on the Bordeaux region of Graves, which features similar blends. Featuring more Merlot and with the addition of Red Mountain fruit, this wine is designed to be more generous and voluptuous in style, while still remaining complex and balanced.

2010 Gravura – Forward nose of Red Willow fruit, with pencil lead, fresh herbs, espresso powder, and mocha. The palate is focused and generous, with freshening mint and herb notes along with black raspberry, cassis, and mocha flavors. A deliciously complex, balanced wine.

The name pays homage to the Graves region of Bordeaux, and the blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc also mimics those wines. Here the grapes are sourced from the Red Willow (Yakima Valley), Bacchus (Columbia Basin) and Klipsun (Red Mountain) vineyards. Supple, with beautifully integrated red fruits, and tannins as soft as a kiss, it’s masterful winemaking from Chris Peterson, who tended the wines of DeLille for many years. - Wine Enthusiast 93 Points