Chris B.

9.5

Now THIS is a wine. Was totally unprepared for how good this was. A fragrant, powerful nose of dark fruit and barbecued meats (complete with smoke). The mid-palate moves beyond the savory introduction with complex notes of black coffee, dark chocolate and plum skins. The finish is balanced, peppery with loitering tannins. Hats off! — 6 years ago

Doug Adams

9.4

2014 vintage. Great nose of cherry & spice. Cherry and dark fruit flavors, — 7 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.3

God only knows this was a long day and I needed something good :). Very nice CA red blend that tastes like ... wanting to drink more of it.
— 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.2

That’s a Friday night well played. Glad I have a nugget more of Gramercy options to work through. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nose reveals, perfumed floral & spiced fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, vanilla, pepper, both chocolates and violet & fresh dark florals. The body is M-M+ with M+ tannins. The fruits are ruby; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum and hues of blue fruits. Black licorice, pepper, loamy soils, dry crushed rocks and fresh violets. The acidity is nicely rounded. The finish balances with 1/3 of each; fruit, earth and chocolate. Photos of; the view of the winery as you drive up, barrel tasting (15 & 16 fruit is very good) with our host Kai, a shot of their small production area and their tasting bar. — 9 years ago

Rich Janson

9.3

I never get tired of Cayuse. — 9 years ago

with Ralph

Justin Hart

9.3

Tall Tales Syrah, its utterly unique "funk" from the deep, cobblestone soil of the Rocks at Milton-Freewater, shines so bright with savory food. Its earth and mineral qualities, contrasted beautifully by plum and currant, with a hint of black pepper, really give just the right oomph to make this wine the perfect partner for a meal (in my case, pesto soup, with a side of heavily herbed garlic-cauliflower) — 10 years ago

with Cherish

Richard Crone

9.3

Awesome right bank of merlot and cab franc! Tannins softening! Long aging potential — 10 years ago

Nathaniel Vitan

9.2

Went with the Pacific NW for the big game. Aromas and notes of black fruits, pepper, and meat. Appropriately big, powerful, but agile. Terrific. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon am offshoot of reynvanne all walla walle fruit . A good bit if barnyard fresh earth and that animal game like note light smoke to the plum and cherry fruit. A very ehonesque fashioned wine with that barnyard and savage note through the finish. Finish 35+ excellent + — 12 years ago

Lynn Penner-Ash

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

8.9

Balanced. Good fruit density and structure — 12 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

Had the tempranillo a few months ago, this time it’s the grenache. It’s still wickedly young but putting out loads of cherry and watermelon juiciness and then immediately takes a turn into that rocks district funk. Always impressive how that shines through even when these wines are fresh. — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.3

This 2007 had years of life in it, but was delightful, complete palette. Glad we popped it, perfect paring with Sunday’s final meal. — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Boxer Briefs

10

Crazy funky with some lilacs and black fruit on the back end. Not a whole lot of olivey brineyness or meaty quality. Little acid punch on the finish. Checking in on these, putting the other 2 to bed for at least 5 years. — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Wonderful 100% Washington State Grenache. Cherry, Earth, Black Pepper, Herbal aromas. Cherry, red currant and Vanilla flavors. Light color and body. Great summer red. So Fruit forward, it almost seems that it has a bit of sweetness. (But really bone dry) Hint of chocolate on the finish. Serve it a bit chilled! — 9 years ago

with Mark

Joe Roth

9.3

Very approachable! Still has 3-5 years of shelf life. — 9 years ago

with Michael

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.3

2006 vintage. 54 Cab Sauv 27 Cab Franc 10 Merlot 7 Petit Verdot 2 Malbec. Amazing how tightly-wound the structure is on this wine, considering how old it is and how long it had been open today. Grippy, woody tannins and acid-driven fruit dominate the palate. Cranberry, lingonberry, red currant, graphite, cedar, tobacco, menthol, tarragon, anise, black rocks, over-steeped black tea, walnut husk, decaying leaves. Lots going on here and definitely feels like it could have made it another 5+ years, still a behemoth in terms of structure! — 9 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.0

Went really well with the pepperoni pizza. — 10 years ago

with Ilida

John Harding

9.5

Vanilla and spice nose. Well rounded berry flavor with hints of spice. Long satisfying finish. Great wine. Had it in Austin for New Years. — 11 years ago

with Jenny

Randall Hopkins

Winegrower Co-Winemaker and Owner Corvus Vineyard and Corvus Cellars

8.9

Nice expression of Washington! Big mouthfeel, nice fruit, good finish. Group of 10 liked it but all wondered how it was given a 100 points — 12 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.6

Yum! So complex, multiple levels of dark dry fruit. Strong structure with pronounced acidity. Sensuous finish that lingered forever. — 7 years ago

with Tammy

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

The 2011 ‘En Chamberlin’ Syrah by Cayuse is stunning at this age. Gorgeous dark fruits connect with wet rocks and charcuterie and Mandarin orange rind aromatics, which all come together in the glass. The silky texture borders ethereal as gorgeous flavors of black cherry cough syrup, wet rocks, umami, salted meats, black tea and blood orange flavors continue to impress. This remarkable Syrah is a sensational wine made by superstar vigneron Christophe Baron. — 7 years ago

RJ Stefanski

9.0

This Syrah is deep, rich, and luxurious with a wealth of fruit. Black olives, game, licorice and spice round out the full bodied palate. A solid wine but hard to justify at $60.

More info: Sourced from the Rocks District of Milton Freewater. 14+ months in oak used 2/3 vintages prior, 888 cases. — 8 years ago

Kevin Conroy

9.3

That's a yummy wine! Big plum, chocolate - super inky, Holly says it's soft, hmmm, our Tacoma friends say is has less twang, smooth, the 2005 for sure is smooth. This bottle of wine is for Holly's Dad - 74 today, but I think it's just for Holly! There is some cherry in this wine! The kitchen review board, Sean & Nadine, likes this wine - Kathy says a little smokey, agree with the plum flavor, lots of experts!!! Happy Birthday Jim! — 9 years ago

with Holly

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years. — 9 years ago

Todd Murchison

9.2

Big bold dark currant earthy Cab from one of our favorite Walla Walla wineries. Dry tannins and a firm acidity finish. Delicious wine, but may be too much served on its own. — 9 years ago

Kelly Wikander

9.7

Smooth! Evenly balanced... Like a perfect piece of chocolate!! Amazing — 10 years ago

Maayan Koschitzky

9.0

2002 Cayuse ,flying pig.
Wine is showing great,no oxidation and a lot of fruit still . — 11 years ago

Rob Freelen

9.7

Most exciting wine I've had in weeks. Fascinating nose of flowers, blue fruit brightness and game. Smooooth. Great finish. Not overblown. Great stuff! — 12 years ago

with Mark

Sarah Shadonix

10

Dark fruit, tobacco, violets, charcuterie, black olives, and a hint of freshly-laid tar on the nose with black fruit and savory notes on the palate, which was both full-bodied but not heavy because of the lift of the medium plus acidity. Fabulous. — 12 years ago