2002 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard, USA, Washington, Walla Walla - Wine Review

Its not often I get to enjoy a wine this old from Washington so this was a treat. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black rapsberries, spice, slight violet, minerals and slight bacon fat. On the palate, this has plums, black olives and black raspberries. Still drinking youthfully, it didnt seem 15 years old. Maybe seven. Deep and complex but delicious and gulpable. Nice finish. I am not sure this gets better but it should continue to mature. very impressive wine.

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2002 Cayuse Syrah En Cerise Vineyard, USA, Washington, Walla Walla - Wine Review

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The cork broke on opening so this was decanted thru a filter. It was interesting to drink side by side with the Cailloux Vineyard which was pop and pour. This opened up first as expected but then the played back and forth over the evening. In the end, I liked this a tad more though they were basically even. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has cedar, black raspberries and rocks. On the palate, this is complex with black raspberries, slight cedar, a bit of pepper and slight earthy notes. Nice texture. Good balance. Also drinking much younger than its 15 years would lead on

Merlot vs Syrah: Which Varietal Blooms Brightest in Washington?

Say “Oregon” and Pinot Noir comes to mind. Argentina? Malbec. And who can say “Shiraz” without thinking of Australia? But what grape will Washington wine country claim as it’s own as it expands in production and popularity? There are so many red treasures in this state, sometimes it is hard to say. But after my luscious Saturday tasting, I’m thinking Syrah and Merlot may duke it out for the prize.

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