2022 Cayuse Impulsivo Tempranillo

Producer: Cayuse Vineyards  
Region: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington  
Varietal: Tempranillo 
Year: 2022  

Owen Bargreen, 98 Points (Previous Vintage) 

"A hedonistic, beautiful wine from this outstanding vintage. On the nose this takes on layers of hoisin sauce and bacon fat that parade with wet stone, dark currants, crushed wet stones, huckleberry compote and beautiful black florals. The palate is soft and refined with a silky texture and beautiful sense of elegance. Finishing long with stony, chocolate and herbal accents, this is a stunning new wine that has a long way to go in the cellar."  

Wine Enthusiast, 97 Points (Previous Vintage) 

"I lack Impulsivo control when it comes to full-bodied Tempranillo action. Nectarine, cherry and fig aromas are a lovely start, with bits of tobacco, sandalwood and violets in the background. Mouth drying tannins form a wall around flavors of black cherry, cacao nibs and clove." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 97 Points (Previous Vintage) 

"Another expressive red from this estate, the 2021 Impulsivo has a great nose of both red and black fruits as well as iron, sandalwood, and violets. A rich, medium to full-bodied, structured wine on the palate, it has building tannins, a nicely balanced, layered mouthfeel, and plenty of meaty, gamey, umami character on the finish. It will benefit from just a few years in the cellar and will evolve for at least two decades." 

Alcohol: 14.1% 

Biodynamic 

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