2008 Cayuse Syrah Bionic Frog
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Decanter
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By Elin McCoy
(Cayuse Vineyards, Bionic Frog, Coccinelle Vineyard Syrah, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Top wines from Christophe Baron and Cayuse Vineyards, 11/10/2018, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Bionic Frog Washington Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
Cayuse Vineyards⒠Syrah Bionic Frog: 2000 – 2014 (Oct 2017), 10/1/2017, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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Issue #12, 6/23/2012, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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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 Bionic Frog) Very dark black red violet color; very aromatic, bacon fat, roasted plum, dried berry, cardamom, lavender nose; tight, complex, rich, tart black fruit, herbs, lavender, ashtray, cured meat palate; needs 3-4 years; medium-plus finish (30% stems; 15-20% new Dominic Laurent casks)
4/27/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Cayuse Vineyards Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley) Incredibly dark and inky in color with purple at the rim. Full of smoke, ash, mineral, and crushed rocks on a wine that boasts incredible aromatic complexity. You could smell this wine without drinking it and be satisfied all day long. Incredibly textured, perfumed, and rich on a palate full of umami flavors and mineral notes. 100% Syrah. 475 cases produced.
9/22/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points -
By Sean Sullivan
(Cayuse Vineyards Bionic Frog Syrah Barrel Sample Walla Walla Valley) A classic Cayuse nose with funk, game, mineral, and flowers. A meaty taste on an intensely flavored wine. Seems to show a fair amount of alcohol at times. 100% Syrah. Coccinelle Vineyard. 14.4% alcohol. To be released in 2010.
3/26/2010, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerCayuse
- VarietySyrah
- DesignationBionic Frog
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationWalla Walla Valley
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- UPC/EAN Code855152001760
2/10/2024 - gbbwino Likes this wine: 93 Points
Purchased direct from winery & cellared since. PNP & that’s not what this needs. Had a glass & saved the rest for day 2 & this did the trick. The ‘08 is darker & more brooding than the ‘07 which we had 1st. Very tight & astringent day 1. Day 2 it blossomed.
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12/23/2023 - rhalbert wrote: 98 Points
Had with meats and cheeses from Delaurenti in Pike Place. Absolutely in a killer place.
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5/24/2021 - Dale M wrote: 95 Points
Decanted 2 hrs. Since my last go round with the 08 Frog in 2011 - this has aged splendidly and provided such a satisfying experience last night. An elegant Frog that packs a lot of classic Syrah traits - smoky blackberries but with a nervy edge, pronounced and appealing minerality, and a bit of saline / blood on a very long finish. Floral as all get out. Yet this is still a frog and does carry that wildness but in a more tame package. Many years left IMHO.
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8/29/2020 - pjhr Likes this wine: 95 Points
Wonderful mineral and earthy aromas with blackberry, floral and spice notes on the silky smooth palate with layered complexity on the long finish.
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2/5/2020 - Odedis.Wine.reviews Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.
Sweet nose of blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with sweet cherries, plums, blueberries, oak, light vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light vegetables, leather, earth, tobacco, vinaigrette, peppercorn, pencil lead, light bell pepper and dark chocolates.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a great Syrah from Washington State. Showing great complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant, yet rich. Just Beautiful.
This 12 year old is drinking very nicely now and will continue to age nicely in the next decade.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly and show some tannins.
Wine Enthusiasts 100 points. Robert Parker 97 points.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Tasty and delicious.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$275.
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