Name: Cayuse Vineyards Syrah "Armada" 2023 750ml
Brand: Cayuse Vineyards
SKU: 1049938
Price: 125.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95 (4 reviews)

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Winery

Cayuse Vineyards

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Varietal

Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Country

United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region

Washington State

Since it began in the 1820s, wine-production in Washington state has gone from strength to strength, with many of the finest United States wines coming out over the past twenty years hailing from this region. Today, the state is the second largest US producer of wines, behind California, with over forty thousand acres under vine. The state itself is split into two distinct wine regions, separated by the Cascade Range, which casts an important rain shadow over much of the area. As such, the vast majority of vines are grown and cultivated in the dry, arid desert-like area in the eastern half of the state, with the western half producing less than one percent of the state's wines where it is considerably wetter. Washington state is famed for producing many of the most accessible wines of the country, with Merlot and Chardonnay varietal grapes leading the way, and much experimentation with other varietals characterizing the state's produce in the twenty-first century.

Appellation

Walla Walla

The beautiful sub-region of Walla Walla sits within the vast Washington State wine region of Columbia Valley, in the dry and arid, gently sloping lowlands which typify the area. The region has been building up a powerful reputation over the past few decades, and dozens of wineries have opened within the sub-region of Walla Walla over the past twenty years, helping it establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of United States wines. Walla Walla is internationally renowned for the high quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varietal wines, made from imported French grape varietals which adore the dry and arid soils which are found within the region. However, many grape varietals thrive within Walla Walla, and wineries are now expanding their portfolios and creating a wide array of wines.

VM 97pts

Vinous Media

The 2023 Syrah Armada Vineyard is in an infantile stage yet densely packed with dark complexities. A cascade of dried roses and violets complements radiant blackberry, while hints of exotic spice and Kalamata olive join the fray. Soft-knit textures and a supple feel find excellent contrast in a wave of tart wild berry fruit and sour citrus tones, as sneaky tannins reveal themselves toward the close. It turns savory through the extremely long, structured finale, as nuances of blackberry and clove linger over a tactile mineral inflection. This is the most exciting vintage of Armada I’ve ever tasted, yet it requires patience.

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

From densely planted, biodynamic vines, the 2023 Syrah Armada Vineyard is another stunning 100% Syrah from Cayuse, full of tension and texture. Medium-bodied waves of balsamic-laced blackberry and raspberry mingle around bright acidity and smoky oak, with concentrated richness and savory nuances of iron and garrigue. Hold and enjoy 2028-2043.

WA 94pts

Wine Advocate

The 2023 Syrah Armada Vineyard comes from biodynamically farmed vines planted in 2001 in silty loam and basalt cobblestones. Matured for 21 months in around 20% new French oak, it has slowly unfurling scents of blueberry, sage, lavender, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with powerful, layered flavors. It’s framed by refined, chalky tannins and succulent acidity and has a long, perfumed finish. A total of 620 cases were made, to be released in October of 2026.

JS 93pts

James Suckling

A medium- to full-bodied wine that mingles sweet, smoky and savory flavors of maple bacon, berry pie and grilled sage. The acidity is surprisingly tart and forward, while the finish resolves quickly with a hint of cocoa bitterness. Drink now.

Winery Notes

• Practicing Biodynamic. • 100% Syrah. • Walla Walla Valley AVA. • Armada vineyard. • Planted in 2001. • 21 months of aging in 15-20% new French oak.

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