Cayuse 2023 Cailloux Syrah | 98 Points | Walla Walla Valley

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Jeb Dunnuck

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🍷 2023 Cayuse Cailloux Syrah – Walla Walla Valley AVA

98JD | 98OB | 96JS | 95WS
Practicing Biodynamic

Discover one of Washington State’s most iconic and collectible Syrahs: the 2023 Cayuse Cailloux Vineyard Syrah, crafted from the celebrated stones of Milton-Freewater in the Walla Walla Valley. With 98-point scores from both Jeb Dunnuck and Owen Bargreen, this wine represents the pinnacle of Cayuse’s biodynamic farming, minimal intervention approach, and singular cobblestone terroir.

The Cailloux Vineyard—Cayuse’s very first site planted in 1997—is legendary for producing Syrah with profound depth, savory complexity, and unmistakable “Stones District” character. The 2023 release is among the estate’s highest-rated in years, showcasing elegance, tension, and a beautifully textured finish.


🌟 Tasting Profile

A stunning, layered, and expressive Syrah offering:

  • Aromas of black olive tapenade, violets, smoked meat, cracked pepper, and blueberry compote
  • A palate filled with dark plum, blackberry, cured meat, earth, and dried herbs
  • Silky tannins, lifted acidity, and an incredibly long, mineral-driven finish
  • The classic Cayuse signature: savory, wild, and terroir-transmitting in every sip

This is a Syrah built for complexity, longevity, and collectors seeking benchmark Walla Walla wines.


🍇 Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Vineyard: Cailloux Vineyard (planted 1997)

Cayuse’s inaugural site—10 acres planted on the famed basalt cobblestones of Milton-Freewater.

Farming: Practicing Biodynamic

Minimal intervention with deep respect for the land.

Blend:

  • 97% Syrah
  • 3% Viognier (co-fermented for aromatic lift)

Soils:

  • Silty loam
  • Basalt cobblestones
  • Unique radiative heat and drainage contributing to the wine's distinct profile

Aging:

  • 18 months in French oak (15–20% new)
  • Bottled unfined and unfiltered

🌎 Region

Walla Walla Valley AVA
Columbia Valley, Washington

A world-class terroir producing some of the most sought-after Syrah in the United States.


🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with:

  • Grilled ribeye or wagyu beef
  • Duck breast with cherry glaze
  • Smoked lamb shoulder
  • Wild mushroom risotto
  • Truffle dishes

Aged cheeses like Comté or Ossau-Iraty


🔥 Accolades & Scores

  • 98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
  • 98 Points – Owen Bargreen
  • 96 Points – James Suckling
  • 95 Points – Wine Spectator

Among the highest-rated Cailloux Syrahs in recent vintages.

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