Community Tasting Note
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Dale M wrote: 96 points
August 21, 2022 - P&P but poured in the glass for 30 minutes before drinking. While I do still love Cayuse, my enthusiasm is a little more restrained than say a decade ago. Not so much a regression of my opinion of the wines, but I have really caught the N. Rhone bug which has me reaching and purchasing less Cayuse over the years. That being said, this was really impressive. Off the charts good nose, every meat and soy-esque description is appropriate, ginger, floral oils etc etc. A surprisingly refined palate, very Armada like, all the nose traits but toned down and an added earthy touch. Long finish. I simply cannot imagine this developing further so enjoy it now and over the next 3 to 5 years to be safe.
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Eric commented:
8/23/22, 3:57 PM - Thanks for the note, sounds delicious.
I am in a similar boat, mostly chasing Northern Rhone. I have one bottle of this wine, a gift from a friend. Sounds like it is time to get it into a glass sooner rather than later. -
Dale M commented:
8/23/22, 6:36 PM - Thanks Eric - I remember it being flamboyantly funky in its youth / though by this 07 vintage you could sense a little more restraint beginning to emerge in the wines. Age has certainly helped here. No super rush but yeah, enjoy this over the next 3 years give or take.