Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Camaspelo 2016 Syrah smoked meat and crushed stone

smoked meat and crushed stone accents that build tension toward refined tannins

the 2007 turns increasingly elegant over time

Too many Euro-centric elitists argue that Australian wines are too rich and over the top

revealing accents of candied violets and cinnamon stick

Crème de cassis

Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Camaspelo 2016 Syrah smoked meat and crushed stoneCamaspelo is dominant in Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Merlot, some Tempranillo, sometimes Cabernet Franc 97 points Jeb Dunnuck The 2016 Camaspelo is a rock star of a wine and possibly the finest vintage to date. Crme de cassis, crushed flowers, lead pencil, sandalwood, and ample minerality all emerge from this awesome 2016 that has incredible complexity. Reminiscent of a great vintage of Chateau Margaux with its complexity, elegance, and balance,