Lot 205
CAYUSE VINEYARDS SYRAH CAILLOUX VINEYARD 2011 (1) 97 WA
CAYUSE VINEYARDS SYRAH CAILLOUX VINEYARD 2012 (1) 96+ WA
Lot 205 Details
CAYUSE VINEYARDS SYRAH CAILLOUX VINEYARD 2011 (1)
Walla Walla Valley, Washington.
u. 1.5 cm.
The 2011 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is the only Syrah to incorporate a splash of cofermented Viognier, which in some vintages, can be as much as 10% of the blend. Including 5% in 2011, it has a fabulous perfume of crunchy black fruit, crushed rocks, smoked earth and layers of violets and crushed flowers. Straight-up awesome on the palate, with full-bodied richness and a seamless texture, it opens up in the glass, has superb concentration and blockbuster length. Give it another 2-3 years and enjoy bottles through 2026, although it will certainly evolve longer as well. June 2014 WA 97
CAYUSE VINEYARDS SYRAH CAILLOUX VINEYARD 2012 (1)
Walla Walla Valley, Washington.
u. 1.5 cm.
The only Syrah to be cofermented with Viognier, the 2012 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard (which sees mostly second-fill barrels) is one of the more serious, age-worthy examples of this cuvee I've tasted. Offering up lots of black raspberry, orange blossom, peach pit (these are no doubt due to the Viognier) and violet notes to go with almost searing minerality, this fabulous Syrah hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, concentrated, tannic mouth feel and a great finish. Give it 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade or so. June 2015 Drink: 2017-2027 WA 96+