2012 Cayuse Wallah Wallah Syrah Special #4 Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA
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| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Appelation | Walla Walla Valley |
| Producer | Cayuse |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Type | Red (Still) |
| Grape Variety | Syrah |
| ABV | 13.6% |
96+ Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate (June 2015)
Made by Christophe as a tribute to Cote Rotie and coming from a blend of estate vineyards, the 2012 Syrah Wallah Wallah #4 Special spent 22 months in older puncheons and neutral smaller barrels before being bottled only in Magnum, of which there’s only 2,500 to go around. Hitting 13.6% natural alcohol, its deep ruby, semi-opaque color is followed by fabulous notes of rose petals, incense, violets, leather and sweet raspberry. These flow seamlessly to a full-bodied, supple and elegant Syrah that has no hard edges, integrated acidity and thrilling purity of fruit. Showing more and more tannin with time in the glass, it needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years and will have an easy two decades or more of longevity.
95+ Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (November 2015)
Healthy deep red. Aromas reminded me of the Côte Brune: raspberry, brown spices, mocha, black tea, every color of pepper. Wonderfully juicy and aromatic in the mouth, hinting at the fleshiness to come but still imploded in the early going. Strong dusty tannins are buffered by a powerful impression of extract, with the finish leaving behind notes of pepper and bacon. Baron compared this wine to the Jamet 2001 Côte-Rôtie and I can relate to that.