Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Cailloux Vineyard, Syrah 2018 REGISTRATION This tasting with Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

This tasting with Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier was one of the high points of three months of visits along the Côte d'Or

sweet and caressing as it opens in the glass

Sappy and supple on the palate

Not overly tannic

for instance there are whole-clusters used in all our cuvées – 20-100% – just to have enough volume to vinify

Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Cailloux Vineyard, Syrah 2018 REGISTRATION This tasting with Jacques-Frédéric MugnierReceived in Original Carton 97 Points Owen Bargreen, Vinous The 2018 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is the only Cayuse Syrah that is co fermented with Viognier (5%). The beautiful honeysuckle aromas from the Viognier mingle with ripe red currants, hoisin sauce, umami and black olive tapenade with smoked brisket undertones. The palate is sinfully good and seamless in texture. Dense dark fruits collide with shades of black truffle, white flowers, umami and