building tannins
and medium acidity
with velvety tannins and lots of ripe fruit as well as smoky oak
it is a full-bodied white offering aromas of lychee nuts
and perfectly proportioned
Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Armada Vineyard, Syrah 2018 Pennsylvania building tanninsReceived in Original Carton 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck A beautiful as well as a classic expression of this cuve, the 2018 Syrah Armada Vineyard reveals a medium ruby plum color that's almost translucent. This is followed by a big, exotic, Rocks driven nose of blackcurrants, sweet mulch, violets, bacon fat, charcoal, and exotic spices (among other things). Incredibly complex aromatically, with plenty of savory herb, graphite, and earthy notes, it