2021 Cayuse The Lovers | Walla Walla Valley Washington 750ml

...deep purple-hued with a more reserved, inward style that's going to reward bottle age. Ripe red and black fruits, iron, smoked tobacco, and freshly sharpened pencil notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant red with silky tannins, plenty of accessibility and charm, and outstanding length. Drink bottles any time over the coming 15+ years. | 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

Thyme and crushed mint flavors mingle well with bright Bing cherry, wet stone, anise, and shades of steak tartare on the palate. Refined and generous with its broad mouthfeel, richness and length, this is a fabulous effort that is drinking marvelous now and will continue to produce enjoyment for another ten years. | 95 points, Owen Bargreen for owenbargreen.com