2021 Cayuse Armada Vineyard Syrah [OB100][JD97+][WA96][WE95][JS95]

Producer: Cayuse Vineyards  Region: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington  Varietal: Syrah  Year: 2021   Owen Bargreen, 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."  Jeb Dunnuck, 97+ Points  "One of the bigger, richer wines in the lineup … This deeper ruby/plum-hued Syrah boasts a big, masculine bouquet of smoked red and black fruits, sauteed mushrooms, cured meats, iron, and cold fireplace nuances (it almost has a Graves-like character) that flows to a medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated Syrah with terrific overall balance, ripe tannins, and a great