2021 Cayuse God Only Knows Grenache [WE97][JD95][WA94+]

Producer: Cayuse Vineyards  
Region: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington  
Varietal: Grenache   
Year: 2021   

Wine Enthusiast, 97 Points 

"Boisterous acidity and restrained alcohol propel this Grenache-driven blend to “yowza” levels. A ripe blackberry aroma mixes it up with bursts of crushed walnuts and a vanilla soy candle. This perfume is followed by flavors like briary blackberries, candied rose petals, Assam tea and aged balsamic." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points 

"Rocking raspberries, strawberries, rose petals, ground pepper, sappy garrigue, and a hint of iron all emerge from the 2021 Grenache God Only Knows, another pretty, medium-bodied, elegant, finesse-driven Grenache from this team that's just about overflowing with character. With ripe, polished tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish, it has the class to evolve gracefully for 10-12 years." 

Wine Advocate, 94+ Points 

"Wafting from the glass with a seductive allure, the 2021 Grenache God Only Knows Armada Vineyard delivers an enticing bouquet of black raspberries, cranberry and dusty cherries. This wine offers delicate expressions of earth-driven and floral Grenache complemented by soft herbal and savory spices that elevate its aromatic profile. Medium-bodied and fresh, revealing greater complexity on the palate than the nose initially suggests, the wine showcases a balanced structure with lively acidity and velvety tannins that glide gracefully to a round, fresh finish. Nicely done! The wine rested for 21 months in all neutral French demi-muids and foudre." 

Alcohol: 13.8% 

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