Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard (2006)
Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard 2006
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- Winery:
- Cayuse
- Region:
- USA > Washington > Walla Walla County > Walla Walla Valley
- Varietal:
- Syrah
- Type:
- Red Wine
Review Highlights
This wine's winery: Learn more about Cayuse
This wine's region: Learn more about Walla Walla Valley
This wine's varietal: Learn about Syrah wines
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"Rare Syrah from Christophe Baron's stony vineyard."
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"COLOR-extremely dark; NOSE-skittles rainbow, massive tropical fruit; TASTE-firm tannins, really nice interesting firm tannins, chocolate \& smokey on the finish, paintballs filled with fruit flavors exploding in your mouth, really nice wine.."
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"Berry Bros & Rudd score: 18/20."
Winemakers Notes
The Cailloux Vineyard Syrah is Cayuse's flagship wine with aproduction of over 700 cases and was the first vineyard planted byChristophe in 1997. Another stunning effort in 2006 with classic blueberry,blackberry and spiced notes to the nose. Great expanse, that will develop gameyhints and soften with time. The palate offers waves of black fruit withsweet tannins and real energy and freshness. This hedonistic effort will need afew years in bottle and drink for a decade. Stunning.
What to Expect
Syrah: One of the few grapes to really be a global success. Syrah combines a meaty core of ripe berry fruit with tones that range from herbal to peppery in a package that tends to be medium bodied with good acidity and softer tannins. With age the wines can gain lovely leathery and black olive notes that make them a great match for savory and gamy dishes.
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User Reviews
Rare Syrah from Christophe Baron's stony vineyard. Powerful, collectible, highly-rated--need we say more?
COLOR-extremely dark; NOSE-skittles rainbow, massive tropical fruit; TASTE-firm tannins, really nice interesting firm tannins, chocolate \& smokey on the finish, paintballs filled with fruit flavors exploding in your mouth, really nice wine.
Suggested Recipe Pairings
Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs
Sausages with Caramelized Red Onions and Radicchio
