2008 Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard
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JebDunnuck.com
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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Issue #12, 6/23/2012, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
The World of Fine Wine
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March 2012, Issue #35, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
(Cayuse Syrah Amada Vineyard Walla Walla Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
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November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159, (See more on Vinous...)
JebDunnuck.com
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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Australia and the Pacific Northwest, Issue #8, 6/25/2011, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...) -
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A focus on Washington State, Issue #4, 5/1/2010, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard) Opaque red violet color; aromatic, lifted, olive, roasted black fruit, pepper nose; tasty, roasted black fruit, pepper, tart blackberry palate with refined tannins; long finish
8/25/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard) Very dark black red violet color; elegant, tart black fruit, tar, blackberry jam, fine roast coffee nose with a sense of lavender; tight, lush, tart plum, tart black fruit, light black pepper palate; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish 95+ points (vineyard planted in '01; aged in mainly neutral puncheons for about 22 mos.)
4/27/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Armada Vineyard Walla Walla Valley) Considerably more closed up at present than the other wines with liquid stone, ash, and crushed flowers. The palate is concentrated, textured, and structured. Alternating between firm and plush tannins. A chewy, full wine that coats the palate. A stunner. 100% Syrah. 492 cases produced.
9/22/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerCayuse
- VarietySyrah
- Designationn/a
- VineyardArmada Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationWalla Walla Valley
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10/14/2023 - RJWallis Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still in a great place, won't evolve more but still has life. Two hour decant, held its own in a 6 wine syrah blind tasting. Definitely continued to improve over the next few hours. Typical rocks funk and olive tapenade.
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4/28/2023 - gbbwino Likes this wine: 96 Points
Last of 6 direct from winery & cellared since. PNP & consumed over 1.5 hours. This is still a stunning wine per my Mar 2022 note. More evolved in the sense that the tannins are pure silk. Nose & palate are no different than a year ago. Opened my last ‘07 2 nights ago & that wine pales in comparison…dark, brooding, heavy, meaty….fruit is almost gone. ‘08 wins hands down but I’m not sure it will improve…in a great spot so drink up.
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11/12/2022 - Eric wrote:
ESTG does American Syrah (and Petite Sirah) (Seattle, WA, USA): An obvious Cayuse nose. Heavy, savory and spicy.
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10/29/2022 - Radboy wrote: 95 Points
What a fine wine this is! Surprising how the fruit has kept it’s depth and character.
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6/4/2022 - mnoljo wrote: 94 Points
Decanted an hour before dinner. My initial thought you have been drinking these too young! A balanced well integrated Syrah will notes of meat,olives hints of dark fruit and a fading shadow of funk with lingering finish.
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