6/16/2023 - dawgdaze wrote:

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5/24/2017 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

A blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the balance split among the other permitted varietals of the appellation.
Friends came to our house for a dinner on the patio overlooking the Pacific. This was the first experiment with Chateau Beaucastel. We had two bottles of the 2001.

Decanted for 6 hours.
Color: Inky, ruby.
Aroma: dark cherries, plums and blackberries.
Palate: Smoked meats, prune, earth and mineral, with hints of truffles.

The vintage was very light like a Pinot Noir showing very well. Hard to believe it is 16 years old. I wish I had two more bottles cellared. It was enjoyed by all!

5/13/2017 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

2006 Syrah En Chamberlin was my first wine from Cayuse. I purchased it in October 2008. My first bottle from that 3 Pack was opened in 2010. The only thing I remember about it was it tasted young. The second bottle was opened in 2012 and it was still too young. My last bottle was opened in 2014 at eight years old. The same thing occurred. What would it take for this wine to come into its own?

With my 2007 En Chamberlin I wasn’t going to waste my time with anything under a decade! I don’t know when it happened but between nine or ten years it blossomed into the most gorgeous Syrah that I’ve ever had, pure silk. This definitely had that WOW factor!

Decanter for 3 hours.
Color: Deep garnet purple.
Aroma: Smoked meat, espresso, violets and trademark Cayuse funk.
Palate: Iron minerals, olives tapenade, beats and blueberries.

This was worth the wait. My personal feeling is that you have to be patient with Cayuse El Chamberlin and give it time to mature and with the next decade, it will keep evolving. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was still drinkable for three decades.

11/13/2016 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

This is my favorite Spanish Grenache. I always look forward to its’ arrival. As a 100% Grenache, the wine is rich and powerful. The strongest attribute of Grenache is the adaptability to so many foods.

Decanted for 3 hours
Color: A lovely clear pale ruby.
Aroma: mangos, vanilla, lovely sweet mocha.
Palate: beets, blueberries, prunes, plums and black licorice.

A very well made wine with great balance and is approachable at an early stage.

Second day:
On the second day, I noticed a heavy dose of alcohol on the nose which wasn’t there the first day. Because of the alcohol strength, l am going to cellar this case for 5-8 years. I will test the next bottle sometime in 2020 and see how it’s doing as I truly expect this vintage to only improve with the passage of time.

4/14/2016 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

Tasted at Larry & Janet’s home. Not only was this a stunning vintage from Washington State, but with eleven years of cellar time, it truly sang on the palate! I am trying to give all of my Cayuse wines at least a decade years of cellar time which has at times proved to be almost impossible! After tasting, I believe this vintage could have remained in the bottle another ten years with no problems. Twenty four hours after decanting, there was much life left in the tasting.

Decanted for 2 hours
Color: Black ink
Aroma: blackberries, licorice and campfire smoke
Palate: dried meat, prunes, plums and green olives…just unbelievable texture.

The Temranillo had an excellent sixty second finish with very little “Cayuse funk”. It is simply a delicious wine now positioned in my to five Cayuse favorites. My only regret is that I wish I had six more bottles in my cellar aging to perfection!

12/14/2013 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

A very enjoyable Grenache. This is a big muscular and powerful vintage that delivers great aroma and a very eloquent taste and an even more delicious 30 second finish. this wine comes from 60-80 year old vines.

Decanter for 3 hours
Color: Ink garnet.
Aroma: vanilla, blackberry, plums and cranberry.
Tasting notes: black fruit, dark cherries, minerals, plums and spice box

A truly well-made Grenache and a good value.

9/15/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

FLAWED BOTTLE

7/20/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

62% Sauvignon Blanc 38% Semillon

This vintage was FULL of wonderful fruit from the usual suspects (apples, grapefruit) but then there was lovely guava and passion fruit! What a pleasure to sip something so light and yet so satisfies. It will be a wonderful accompaniment to cheeses and meats and delicious enough to be enjoyed with white fish. This is a great summer wine that I thoroughly enjoyed!

6/16/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

A wonderful evening spent with my good friend Hugh at La Dolce Ristorante in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. Dining outdoors under the stars and trying a new wine…what could be better?!! Color: Dark Ruby. Aroma: The scent evolved from a slight tomato and celery at opening to a faint memory after two hours. Tasting Notes: First presentation to the palate was one of dark tea not strong but definitely present and the finish was a real pleasure,,,longer than I expected and certainly encouraging another taste.

6/15/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

So enjoyed this wine with good friends, and a truly southern style dinner…fried chicken, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and gravy with baking powder biscuits and honey butter Color: Pale and not unlike a wonderful bottle of champagne Aroma: Had a hint of pitted fruits…peaches, plums and even mango. Tasting Notes: light and full bodied with a hint of sweetness possibly coconut drying on the palate.

5/10/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

I had tried this wine several years and truly enjoyed it. I therefore decided to cellar a bottle or two for 4 years to sample improvement with the aging process. I was sorely disappointed. The flavors, body and aftertaste were totally weakened and almost non-existent.

4/20/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

45% Syrah, 44% Zinfandel, 9% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine was a delightful surprise! Color: Deep purple. Aroma: Dark berries, spice, vanilla and chocolate. Tasting Notes: With lots of fruit forward and still there are dry characteristics not to be missed. Silky smooth with hints of red licorice, strawberries and vanilla. We had it with pizza and it was a wonderful mild flavor in contrast to the pizza loaded with peppers.

4/9/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

56% Sauvignon Blanc, 44% Semillon

Color: Light straw. Aroma: Slightly muted but fresh, citrus, honeydew melon. Tasting notes: Tropical fruit mixed with fresh fruit with a creamy texture filled with lemons and lots of flavor. As mentioned, there is a lot of citrus with a strong acid aftertaste that is not to my liking.

4/7/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Decanted for 5 ½ hours.

This was a nice change of pace from most Washington State Syrahs with very little fruit essence. Color: Cranberry red. Aroma: Cotton candy, currants and plums. Tasting notes: The palate carried a solid core of minerals, smoked meats and some watermelon. A wonderfully silky smooth mouth coating with a great deal layering structure. Somewhere in the finish there is a faint hint of lemons and limes.

3/29/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Deep ruby Aroma: Raspberry, blackberry, Tasting notes: Cherry, plums and dark mocha. Smooth and silky. This vintage was a pleasure to drink accompanying a delicious sea bass puttanesca. Can’t wait to try another bottle with a great steak!

3/27/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Cabernet Sauvignon 54% Shiraz 46 %

Color: Deep ruby red. Aroma: Black Olives, Asian pears and Guava. Tasting Notes: Blackberry, dark cherries and chocolate. A very nice aroma while remaining pleasing to the palate. This 2004 vintage has further time to assimilate even more!

3/21/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Dark ruby red. Aroma: Cherry and lavender. Tasting notes: Medium bodied with dark fruit, chocolate fudge, blackberry and mineral notes. A little dry for my pallet!

3/10/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Medium red. Aroma: Plums, black fruit and violets. Tasting notes: Apple, mocha, cherry and cedar. Somewhat disjointed. Maybe needs more time, but I doubt this will come together.

3/7/2011 - dawgdaze Does not like this wine:

Color: Garnet. Aroma: This did not have a bad, aroma smelling of blueberries, mocha and spices. Tasting notes: Black tea and cola. The lack of structure and depth was quite evident! I would not buy this wine!

3/5/2011 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

Decanter for 4 hours! An enjoyable drink. This is a big muscular and powerful vintages of Grenache, that delivers great aroma and a very eloquent taste and an even more delicious 30 second finish. Color: Ink garnet. Aroma: Violets, coffee, minerals and cranberry. Tasting notes: Blackberry, dark cherries, black currants, minerals, licorice and spice box. A truly well-made Grenache and a good value.

3/2/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

We first tried this wine in November 2010 at the winery release. It was popped and poured at this time. This young wine tasted very much like a Cabernet Sauvignon but very thick and chewy.

50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah

Decanted for 6 Hours… Wow what a difference 6 hours makes! A classic Rhone blend. Color: Deep ruby. Aroma: Blueberries, dark cherries and almonds. Tasting notes: Dark cherries, caramel and licorice. It is an elegant feminine mouthful that is enjoyed for a full 30 seconds! We paired this wine with Mexican Arrachara (flank steak marinated in spices).

2/23/2011 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

85% Malbec, 15% Merlot.

This is I believe is the finest Argentina Malbec I have tasted to date! A well structured wine has occurred in a relatively short period of time. Who knows how good it can be with 6 to 8 years of cellaring Color: Inky black. Aroma: Ripe blackberry and blueberry all surrounded by caramel and violets. Tasting Notes: blueberries, coffee, vanilla, and dark chocolate leading to a nice long finish…..

2/20/2011 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

I really liked this wine! It went well with rotisserie pork tenderloin. An enjoyable drink, with maximum aging of no more than 4 years Color: Deep purple. Aroma: a very nice bouquet of plums, raspberries, lavender and spice. Tasting notes: Layered flavors that firm up and gain complexity toward the finish. Black pepper, vanilla and espresso with a 30 second finish. This was a pleasure to drink and share with friends!

2/18/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Dark ruby red. Aroma: Raspberries and lavender. Tasting Notes: Plums, blueberries and roasted meats. You can drink it now but the next day was so much better! I will definitely get some more and put it away, For an inexpensive wine, this was quite nice.

2/14/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

Looking at this bottle of wine it appears to have everything I like in an inexpensive bottle of wine… a blend (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) and screw cap! I was very excited to try this….Color: Dark Ruby. Aroma: Dried fruit with a hint of strawberry jam and prunes. Tasting notes: Lack of fruit was very evident with a whole lot of oak & vanilla. The blending of this wine showed a lack of depth. Too much alcohol on the mid palette… the after taste was a good thirty seconds.

1/16/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

A perfect example of a low-level Malbec. Color: Dark garnet. Aroma: Camp fire smoke, raspberry and chocolate. Tasting notes: vanilla and plums. This wine is full bodied with a silky texture.

1/15/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

We had this wine in Orvieto, Italy with friends. Maybe it was the ambiance of Italy but it tasted much better in Italy! Color: Golden straw. Aroma: Floral, melon and basil. Tasting notes: Apricot, melons, White flowers, with fruit flavors. This wine is very consistent throughout the vintages and is a nice summer time wine for the price!

1/8/2011 - dawgdaze wrote:

A gift from my wine buddy Steve for taking him to the Airport! Very thick like molasses with very slow legs. Color: Almost black ink. Aroma: A muted nose! On the second day the aroma was just like a Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting Notes: Plums, raspberriesand cranberries and black pepper. I prefer Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden!

12/30/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Garnet. Aroma: Raspberries and strawberries. Tasting Notes: Tobacco and currants. Not much on structure or depth…

12/28/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Golden straw Aroma: Quite muted on the nose. Tasting notes: White peach and pears. A reasonable price at $20.00 for an adequate beverage.

12/20/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Color: Dark garnet. Aroma: Dark fruit of cherries, plums and hints of violets. Tasting notes: A very delicious blend of fruit-driven flavors exhibiting blueberry, plums and some vanilla on the tongue. It has great depth and complexity. I believe that the 2003 vintage was a step up, in that the red-fruit was truly elegant! Maybe with another year of cellaring the 04 will be just as dramatic….

12/15/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

54 % Cabernet Sauvignon 54 % Shiraz

I put this wine through a Vinturi Aerator and then decanted it for an hour….

Color: Deep Cranberry. Aroma: This was a wonderful aroma right off the bat! Dark cherries, plums and strawberries. Tasting notes: A medium body blend. This has a heavy dose of oak. Lots of vegetables, tobacco, green olives and some chocolate could be tasted during sampling.

12/12/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

It has 21 months since I tasted this vintage. It is aging beautifully with the absence of tannins. The wine is blending nicely with all the below mentioned qualities enhancing as time has gone by. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is dark purple in color with aromas of tobacco and currants. It tastes of vanilla, raspberries and cherries. There is a nice structure and is quite balanced. At $9.95 this is a big win for the price!

12/2/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

Tasted at URBAN Enoteca (Seattle) at a private opening for six wineries including McCrea Cellars. There was a buzz going around the room that this was an exceptional white wine! An elegant Roussanne. Color: Golden straw. Aroma: Orange and peach… very tropical. Tasting notes: Pears and apricot. This is sumptuous indeed with a nice long finish…

11/28/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

First of let me say that the wife and I are not a big fan of Chardonnay. That being said, this wine is unlike any domestic Chardonnay I have sampled. The qualities are quite spectacular. Color: Light gold in color. Aroma: vanilla, baked apples with caramel and hazelnut. Tasting notes: Creamy textured and well balanced.. buttery lemon and delicious….. The finish was long and powerful and smoky with a hint of spice.

11/25/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

I put the wine through a Vintur Aerator and then decanted this vintage for six hours. The 2005 was very good but a bit muted on the nose. I really feel that this wine needs an extra three to five years of cellar time. Color: Deep ruby purple. Aroma: Smoked meats, cherries, and some violets! Tasting notes: Black pepper, meat, baking spice, and minerals. This Syrah is divine with the flavors and layers that go on and on! A full bodied wine that is very nicely balanced and so rich and silky. The finish is never ending!

11/23/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

54% Cab Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot,

I put the wine through a Vintur Aerator and then decanted this vintage for an hour. Great legs! Color: Deep purple. Aroma: Apples, dark berries, pears and cherries. Tasting notes: Rhubarb, caramel, plums and dark fruit. Medium bodied wine. The aftertaste had a harshness too it that I believe will be gone in a two to three years of cellaring!

11/20/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

FLAWED BOTTLE

11/18/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

Tasted at the Waters Winery on November 2009. It had a spice bite too it….now one year later the bite is gone and all the flavors are blending together nicely. I’m definably going to put my other bottles away for three or five years! Color: Deep purple. Aroma: Campfire Smoke and pencil lead. Tasting notes: Spice box, blackberry and blueberries. Nice depth to this wine. This is my second favorite Waters Syrah right behind Loess Vineyard. My gut feeling is that in three to five years this is going to be a very lovely wine!

11/16/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

I put the wine through a Vintur Aerator and then decanted this vintage for 3 hours.
Color: Garnet to dark garnet. Aroma: Wonderful nose of perfume, floral and dark cherries. Tasting notes: Black berries and blueberries. Medium body, with lots of potential!

11/6/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

I put the wine through a Vintur Aerator and then decanted this vintage for an hour. This is really a nice bottle of wine. Color: Garnet. Aroma: blackberries, pears, coffee, and a hint of cinnamon. Palate: Plums, dark chocolate with a hint of mocha latte topped with a pinch of spice box. There is such a nice finish to this wine!

10/24/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

57% Cab Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc

Color: Medium purple. Aroma: Asian spices, blackberry and cedar. Tasting Notes: Blueberries, plums giving a nice mouth-filling experience!

In my humble opinion, this is a good solid wine for $30.00 to $35.00 dollars! Since the actual price is $53.00, I will pass on buying any more. A $50.00 to $60.00 wine should be hitting on all eight cylinders, and this one falls short of expectations.

10/18/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

FLAWED BOTTLE

10/5/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

Color: Light pale yellow. Aroma: Somewhat shy on the nose with light floral notes. Tasting Notes: This bursts on the palate with bright citrus, peach and a brisk personality. Crisp and sweet. This wine will go well with cheeses and fruit. It is a lovely summer wine!

10/3/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

This is a very difficult wine for me to discuss as I really didn’t care for several of its’ qualities and then on the other hand, there were a few redeeming qualities I did like. Somewhere on the mid palate, there was almost an acrid taste. Once that most disagreeable event occurred, the lingering aftertaste was delicious! I have yet to taste another Washington wine like it. I will save the last bottle to cellar for a year and try it again! Color: It has light yellow glow. Aroma: Lemon, apple and honeydew melon. Tasting Notes: Almonds, mango and herbal tea. An incredible finish lasting a full 90 seconds!

9/28/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

Pop and Pour. AMAZING WINE!...I really like this wine.

Color: Light golden yellow with medium to high viscosity. Aroma: Complex and seductive nose boasts a basket of citrus fruits including honey, lime, melon with a hint of Grapefruit. Tasting Notes: apricots, pear and lemon and spices. Very well balanced, acidity has a firm presence yet it does not dominate the palate. It boasts a lingering, long clean finish.

8/29/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

This wine is a golden straw in color with an aroma deep with citrus flavors predominately that of peach and grapefruit. The first taste leaves a residual on the tongue of lemon with a hint of honeydew melon. The acidity strikes a nice balance and leaves a very smooth finish that is enjoyed for much longer than expected. I enjoyed this with a wonderful dinner of marinated Asian inspired grilled chicken and it truly was the perfect wine!

8/29/2010 - dawgdaze wrote:

FLAWED BOTTLE

8/23/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah

I put the wine through a Vintur Aerator and then decanted this vintage for an hour. This is really a nice bottle of wine. I have one bottle left and will let it rest for a couple more years and the try again!
Color: dark purple to black purple. Aroma: blackberry, dark cherries and blueberries. Tasting notes: Full-bodied with blackberry, spices, smoked meat, dark chocolate and violets…nicely balanced. The French oak adds an elaborate layer of smoky caramel!
I really enjoyed this wine!

8/7/2010 - dawgdaze Likes this wine:

Color: Medium-light yellow: Aroma: bright with citrus and pear Tasting Notes: white peach, tropical fruit flavors and mineral tones! I really enjoyed this wine!