2022 Viognier Cailloux Vineyard
United States
Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla Valley
White
Viognier
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2024 - 2034
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The 2021s from Cayuse stand out for their consistency. Each year, I find myself picking favorites and looking for the one wine that rises above the others, but with the 2021s, it’s like splitting hairs. While the Rhône varieties have an edge over the rest, that certainly wouldn’t stop me from going deep on these across the board. Of note, production was down by 15% in 2021 due to the small berry sizes and thick skins. Vigneron Christophe Baron and Vigneronne Elizabeth Bourcier also presented a selection of wines from the 2014 and 2015 vintages. Many used to speculate that the Cayuse wines wouldn’t age well due to their high pHs, yet that is certainly not the case. The 2014s are in fine form and still slowly working their way to maturity, while the 2015s, which will be offered as library releases to club members shortly, show an amazing amount of energy and tension, still youthful and spry. Of note, in 2015, the only wines released were The Lovers, Syrah Armada Vineyard, and God Only Knows due to cork issues. These three wines were completely unaffected.
As The Rocks District and Rhône varieties in general across Washington State have been gaining popularity over the previous years, it’s important to recognize Baron's impact on this region. He came to this area and saw its potential when no one else did. He planted vineyards in fields of stone. He chose to adhere to biodynamic principles. Baron has been a visionary and trailblazer for the region since he arrived, and he has no intention of slowing down. While the mailing list at Cayuse remains full, it’s undoubtedly worth getting onto the waiting list. This is a world-class portfolio of wines.