Red

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

Cayuse

Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah, Viognier
Country
United States
Region
Walla Walla Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley (WA)
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · carne de caça · queijos curados · carnes grelhadas · cogumelos assados

Rated vintages

  • 201395 pts

    The aromas are perfumed and expressive, with notes of crushed flowers, brown stems, black olive, sea salt, smoked meat and funk. The flavors are dense and intense, but still with a silky feel. It's a classic example of this producer, with a finish that just won't quit.

  • 201294 pts

    Light in color, this über aromatic wine conveys flowers, black and green olive, mineral, peat and smoke. The palate is all about elegance of expression and texture, with smoked meat and coffee flavors that linger.

  • 200897 pts

    This is the only Cayuse Syrah that is co-fermented (with 8% Viognier), which adds nuances of white flower and floral, though the citrus rind scents override them. In the nose it's hugely expressive, though still quite tight and compact in the mouth; it must be decanted. It's a t…