Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2008 Shiraz fine-grained 40% new oak

fine-grained 40% new oak

This may be an early-drinking vintage of Roilette Tardive

along with sexy floral lift from the Cabernet Franc

Temperatures are controlled by general air conditioning in the cellar

and there's almost a Burgundian style here that keeps you coming back to the glass

Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2008 Shiraz fine-grained 40% new oak97 points Jeb Dunnuck Another thrilling 08 that continues to shows brilliantly, the 2008 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is elegant and perfumed, with classic Cayuse aromas of kirsch liqueur, rolled stones, meat juice, and smoked herb qualities flowing to a full bodied, rich, perfectly balanced wine. This vineyard always shows the most silky, elegant profile of any of Christophes wines, and this vintage is no exception. (6 2012) 97 points Wine Advocate