Red

Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

Cayuse

Walla Walla Valley (OR) · Oregon Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah, Viognier
Country
United States
Region
Walla Walla Valley (OR) · Oregon Other
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley (OR)
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

charcutaria · cordeiro · carne defumada · chocolate amargo

Rated vintages

  • 201494 pts

    The aromas of this wine leap from the glass, with notes of orange peel, potpourri, smoked meat, spice, fresh herb, stem, ash and plum. It's expressive, but still wound up. The flavors are focused, concentrated and savory, bringing a sense of intensity and richness but also light…

  • 201196 pts

    Violet blossoms and orange peel aromatics jump out, followed by scents and flavors of lamb tartare and mixed charcuterie. Cofermented with 5% Viognier, it's an elegant and beautifully proportioned wine, offering ripe purple fruits with finishing hints of baking spices and dark c…

  • 200995 pts

    Always a standout, this is the only one of the Cayuse Syrahs that is cofermented with Viognier. This explodes with flavors of blueberries, soy, earth, black tea, iodine, anise and salt, plus a hint of sassafras. Notes of herb and cured meat add further interest to this unique, c…