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Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley 2019

Reviews

100 -Jeb Dunnuck -

I always love this cuvée and the 2019 Syrah Bionic Frog stands out with its own singular character. Incredible crème de cassis and blueberry fruits, notes of iron, ground pepper, violets, and beef blood, full-bodied richness, perfect tannins, and that rare mix of richness and elegance all define this incredible Syrah. It shows the more elegant, cooler style of the vintage yet still brings incredible fruit and is just a magical expression of Syrah that could come from nowhere else. Hats off to Christophe Baron and his team for another flat-out awesome Syrah that I wish every reader could taste. It needs lots of air if drinking any time soon, and it deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and will have 25+ of prime drinking.

100 -International Wine Report -

Absolutely remarkable to say the least. As this begins to unwind in the glass it displays striking aromatics of black raspberry coulis and blackberries which are woven together with spices, savory herbs, salted meat, iron and wet gravel all taking shape. On the palate this possesses a medium/full-body that is impeccably structured with beautiful silky tannins that result in a wonderful finessed mouthfeel. It goes on to display excellent overall concentration along with incredible precision and balance all the way through the long finish. While this is already impressive in its youth, I would only expect it to become more compelling over time and would allow it at least a few more years of bottle age before approaching… It is an utterly fascinating Syrah and a must have for any Syrah lover.

98 -James Suckling -

Inviting aromas of hot stones, plums, black cherries and basil with a underlying note of dried rose. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. This hums with gorgeous red fruit. White pepper and hot paprika dance on the palate. Harmonious, juicy, and exciting. Long. So much nuance and character here yet ripe and wild. Fantastic. From biodynamically grown grapes. Best after 2024.

98 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

Outstanding as always, the 2019 Syrah Bionic Frog offers a seductive and generous frame and stemmy notion from having 70% of the stems added back in. The wine is fresh, bright and juicy with flavors of black raspberry, blueberry, blackberry compote and savory essences of dried herbs and peppercorns. Medium to full-bodied, the wine coats the mouth with a round and luscious mouthfeel, displaying its impeccable balance and fine tannic structure. It’s yet another fantastic vintage for the Bionic Frog.

98 -Owen Bargreen -

One of the great wines produced in this vintage, the scintillating 2019 Bionic Frog Syrah shows deep concentration and flavor density that anyone would envy in this vintage. Stored in 20% new large format French oak prior to bottling, this coats the palate with a seamless sense of mouthfeel. Rich dark cherry syrup, wet gravel, pipe tobacco, prosciutto and salted meats all deftly come together on the palate... Gratifying to consume now, with its mineral edge and salty/stony accents, give this at least 20-30 minutes of air prior to consuming and enjoy over the next ten to twelve years. Drink 2022-2033.

97 -Vinous -

Today, the bouquet of the 2019 Syrah Bionic Frog is youthfully moody, showing glimpses of rosemary, flintstone, brined olives, red plum, and crushed rocks. It comes to life on the palate, mineral-tinged, yet packed full of vibrant red and black fruits that are energized by stimulating acidity and hints of sour citrus. This leaves a reverberation of zesty tension through the dramatically long finish, lightly structured with framing tannins and nearly salty in character, yet still spry, as nuances of sage and exotic spice slowly taper off. The inner harmony here is something to behold, yet the 2019 is just begging for some cellaring to come fully into focus. It’s totally inward today, yet packed full of potential.

95 -Wine Spectator -

92 -Wine Enthusiast -

Technical Details

Blend 100% Syrah
Winemaker Christophe Baron
Country US
Region Washington
Sub Region Columbia Valley
Appellation Columbia Valley
Vineyard Coccinelle Vineyard
Farming Method Organic & Biodynamic Practices
Oak Large format French oak, 20% new
Aging / Cooperage 18 months
Alcohol 13.5%

Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley 2019

Name: Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley 2019
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1001112
Price: 289.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Syrah | Washington

JD100, IWRPT100, JS98, WA98, OB98, VN97, WS95, WE92

Organic & Biodynamic Practices

$400.00

$289.00

750ML

27% OFF RETAIL!

The 2019 vintage of Bionic Frog Syrah is deeply aromatic, with lush layers of blackberry, violet, and truffle. It delivers a silky, expansive mouthfeel with hints of graphite and herbs, showing refined tannins and remarkable depth.

About The Producer

Cayuse is a Domaine located in the Stones of the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 20 years, Christophe Baron has made it his mission to craft food-friendly wines of incredible depth, individuality, and character, all from fruit grown entirely using biodynamic farming methods. Cayuse creates at least a dozen critically-lauded wines each year, available as wine futures to the Cayuse mailing list, or sometimes, your trusted First Bottle retailor.

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