2021 Cayuse Syrah No Girls La Placienda Vineyard

Syrah - 750ML
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JD 97 WE 97 JS 96 VN 94 WS 93 WA 92
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, July 2024

Smoky red and black fruits, spring flowers, rose, ground pepper, and some gamey, meaty nuances all soar from the 2021 Syrah La Paciencia Vineyard, a beautiful example of Walla Walla Syrah that's medium to full-bodied, has...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, July 2024

Acidity that induces shivers pairs up with fine, grainy tannins to give the palate a thrill of a lifetime. This Syrah is packed with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, orange peel, black tea and interesting touches of...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, February 2024

Fantastic aromatics of red plums, Sichuan peppercorns, herbs, Chinese five spice and small raspberries. It’s meaty but also fruity, so fresh on the palate, medium-bodied, with fine and nervy tannins running through. About...
VN 94

Vinous, December 2024

The 2021 Syrah La Paciencia Vineyard is perfumed with a pretty blend of violets, lavender, crushed rocks and dusty blackberries complicated by tones of flowery underbrush. This is silky smooth and round, with a savory...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, August 2025

Savory and zesty, with a sinewy core of tannins framed by blackberry, espresso, licorice and smoked beef flavors that build density and tension on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2035. - TF
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2024

(92+ points) Displaying a deep magenta core, the 2021 Syrah la Paciencia Vineyard opens with aromas of dusty black cherry skin, spiced plum and turned earth, accompanied by notes of petrichor and graphite. Medium to...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Syrah
Country USA
Region Washington
Sub-region Columbia Valley
Appellation Walla Walla
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML

The 2021 Cayuse Syrah No Girls La Placienda Vineyard is a compelling Syrah from the Walla Walla appellation in Washington's Columbia Valley. This wine showcases the distinctive character of its biodynamically-grown grapes, with reviewers praising its complex aromatics and vibrant palate.

James Suckling awarded this Syrah a score of 96, highlighting its "fantastic aromatics of red plums, Sichuan peppercorns, herbs, Chinese five spice and small raspberries." He noted its meaty yet fruity profile, emphasizing the "fine and nervy tannins" that run through the medium-bodied wine.

Jeb Dunnuck was equally impressed, giving it an outstanding score of 97. He described the wine as a "beautiful example of Walla Walla Syrah," with "smoky red and black fruits, spring flowers, rose, ground pepper, and some gamey, meaty nuances." Dunnuck praised its supple, seamless mouthfeel and predicted it would evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years.

Vinous also commended this Syrah, rating it 94 points. Eric Guido noted its "pretty blend of violets, lavender, crushed rocks, and dusty blackberries" on the nose, paired with a savory core of red and black fruits. He emphasized the structured tannins and advised that patience would be rewarded as the wine continues to develop.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate offered a slightly more reserved score of 92+, mentioning its "deep magenta core" and aromas of "dusty black cherry skin, spiced plum, and turned earth." The review suggested the wine is still firm and tight, needing more time to integrate fully.

Wine Enthusiast's Michael Alberty, however, gave it another top score of 97, describing the wine as "packed with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, orange peel, black tea," and intriguing touches of jicama, turmeric, and ginger, making it a thrilling experience.

Overall, this Syrah is lauded for its complexity and potential for aging, with multiple reviewers recommending it as a standout example of the variety.