2013 Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (46) Avg Score: 93.5 points

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  5/17/2024 - *Vine* wrote:

  Whelp. This is certainly in a good spot. Moderate hue, deep ruby, clear throughout. Aromas are obviously Syrah and Cayuse at that; think holiday ham, kalamata olives, mocha, mild herbaceous funk and hints of berries, the latter note growing with aeration. Moderate body. Although the tannins still have a bit of a chalky edge, this wine is super well-balanced and smooth with a lovely core of dark fruits, fruit leather and vegetal notes on the palate. Lengthy close. Seems like it's really in the zone, should provide perfect drinking over the next 3-5 years while lasting far longer in a cool cellar.

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  3/12/2024 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Double decanted for 1 hour, deep ruby with lighter rim, red & black fruit with bacon & smoke, very N. Rhone, med. tannins, med/long finish; delicious, more advanced than last bottle & ready to drink

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  12/31/2023 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 92 Points

  When i pulled this out of the cellar it was only 2/3 full and i feared the worst. I then recalled that i had used a Coravin on it months ago. Happily, it held up very well and has aged very nicely. Plum, black fruit, a hint of funk, mineral and herbs. Well balanced and light to medium body. Nice crisp finish.

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  11/6/2023 - tomlee wrote: 96 Points

  Dark red in color. 13.4% ABV. Savory nose of olive tapenade, barbecued meats and smoke. Medium body with perfect acidity. Impressive concentration and balance. Cherries, olive brine, saline and cracked black pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Just a stunning Armada that is showing brilliantly at ten years of age. Best over the next 2-3 years.

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  9/23/2023 - Merengue Likes this wine: 94 Points

  2013 Armada
  Surprisingly little funk to this! Quite clean nose, kalamata olives, a bit of bacon fat, herbs (rosemary). On the palate, this is med weight, medium acidity with some tannins on the cheeks, a touch meaty but with melange of dark berry fruits also with a long finish. Classy syrah, still youngish at 10 and while tannins and acidity could point to further aging, i think this delightful in an adolescent way right now. 93/94pts.

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