Red

Cailloux Vineyard Syrah

Cayuse

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

Ficha técnica

Tipo
Red
Uva
Syrah · Viognier
País
United States
Região
Walla Walla Valley (OR) · Oregon Other
Denominação
Walla Walla Valley (OR)
Corpo
full
Acidez
medium
Tanino
medium
Doçura
dry

Harmonização

charcutaria · cordeiro · carne defumada · chocolate amargo

Safras avaliadas

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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…