Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard 2020

Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard 2020

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Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard 2020
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The Rhône-inspired Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard is a single-vineyard Syrah produced in the Walla Walla Valley, Washington State. `Cailloux` means `stones` and refers to the stony soil of this part of the valley, which reminds Burgundy-trained winemaker Christophe Baron of the galet stones of the southern Rhône. A small proportion of Viognier is added to give this silky, umami-rich Syrah a distinctly northern Rhône feel. Cayuse Vineyards was the first winery in the Walla Walla Valley to fully implement biodynamic farming in its vineyards.
94 Robert Parker
Displaying a deep magenta core, the 2020 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard was made with 4% Viognier. The nose is spicy, focused and firm with hints of reduction, savory herbs, black and green peppercorn, bitter black tea, dark cherry skin and wilted flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the palate displays a firm tannic edge that grows in amplitude before showing subtle flavors of stewed cherries, roasted almonds and hints of vanilla. It ends with a food-friendly and generous finish. The wine rested for 18 months in about 20% new French oak barrels. 10,392 bottles produced. — Anthony Mueller, 11th May 2023
94 Vinous
The 2020 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is born of the earth, dusty and savory, with a burst of crushed rock and gravel giving way to air-dried meat and smoky olive tones. This is surprisingly energetic and spry, with a salty flourish and ripe red and black fruits. The zesty acidity provides an unbelievably juicy sensation. It finishes fresh and lightly structured with building tension, ending with licorice and spiced blood orange notes. The 2020 is already so enjoyable that it's hard to advise waiting, but I expect the best is yet to come. The Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is 70% whole-clusters, co-fermented with about 6% of Viognier from Cayuse's oldest vines planted in 1997. — Eric Guido, 1st August 2023

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Cayuse was founded in the late 1990s when Frenchman Chirstophe Baron established new plantings in the Pacific Northwest, specifically around Walla Walla in Oregon. A true visionary, Baron turned a rocky patch of farmland into some of America's most prized vineyards. Made with passion with a focus on using biodynamic principles, the wines are full, dense, characterful and food friendly.

The wines are only available directly from the winery via a mailing list that reached capacity many years ago. Quirkiness is part of Cayuse's identity - which is characterised by a combination of striking labels and bizarre wine names - another glass of Bionic Frog Syrah anyone?

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