98
points
Cayuse 2008 En Cerise Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley)
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$70
A subtle, complex, utterly distinctive mix of flavors, with opening streaks of butter cookie, then mushroom broth, tightly wound berry fruit, earthy coffee grounds and even darker streaks of espresso and smoke and licorice. It is deeply layered with flavors that just keep piling on. Amazing wine.
— P.G.
(11/1/2011)
96
points
Cayuse 2008 En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley)
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$70
A huge wine, fat with the characteristic Cayuse funk, and accented with plenty of meaty asphalt. Potent and powerful, bursting with berries and plums, scented with the aromas of earth and sweet (not dried) herb, chicken stock and flavors that run through the same exotic range. Round and full, forward and balanced, drinking well and maybe just a bit rounder than its…
— P.G.
(11/1/2011)
96
points
Cayuse 2008 Widowmaker Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley)
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$70
Superb sculpture and definition in this compact and lightly funky evocation of pure Cabernet Sauvignon. The deep, dense, super ripe berry flavors are framed within a bouquet of dried herbs, pepper, mineral, astringent tannins, and a crisp mix of earth, wood and plant flavors. Superb length and ageability.
— P.G.
(11/1/2011)
95
points
Cayuse 2008 Camaspelo Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Walla Walla Valley)
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$70
Good concentration, with tight-knit purple and black fruit flavors, a streak of espresso, and the characteristic herb and mineral flavors of the vintage. Very fresh, clean, muscular and still compact, with concentrated blackberry fruit that pops up and broadens out in the finish.
— P.G.
(11/1/2011)