2018 Cayuse Syrah Wallah Wallah Special Reserve #12 | Walla Walla Valley Washington 1.5L Magnum

...the 2018 Syrah Special #12 is another gorgeous wine. Revealing a deep ruby/plum hue as well as classic Rocks notes of blue fruits, ground pepper, bacon fat, lavender, and violets, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, ripe yet certainly present tannins, and a great finish. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for two decades. | 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

Dried black currant, smoked meat, rosemary, peppercorn, moss, oyster shell and tangerine peel on the nose. It's full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Rich, savory and spiced with lasting intensity. Chewy, lingering herb notes. | 97 points, jamessuckling.com

Christophe Baron has been a pioneer of Biodynamic farming in the Walla Walla Valley of Eastern Washington. His vineyard sites for all of his projects including Horsepower, Cayuse, and No Girls are farmed with no herbicide, no pesticide, no fungicide, and no synthetic fertilizers. The wines are a direct representation of their artisanal craftsmanship. | Falling Bright