2021 Cayuse Vineyards Armada Vineyard Syrah Walla Walla Valley, USA

Press 100 Points. … An otherworldly effort from this warm vintage … this opens with an intense bouquet of iodine, chorizo and red rose petals that combine with orange blossom, tar and sweet pipe tobacco. The palate is viscous and smooth with a marvelous sense of mouthfeel, weight and finesse … utter perfection in the glass with its oyster sauce and rocky soil accents on the palate. Loaded with mouth-watering acidity and weight, what a pleasure this is to consume now. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com 98 Points. … Gorgeous, intriguing notes of grilled meats, dried purple roses, and white peppercorns meld with the blue and black fruit with a smidgeon of white grapefruit zest that pops out of the glass on the nose. Tannins are firm and pleasant and pair perfectly with the lemony acidity and lengthy earthy finish that goes on for minutes. —Jeremy Young, International Wine Report 97+ Points. One of the bigger, richer wines in the lineup … This deeper ruby/plum-hued Syrah boasts a big, mascul